Which one of the following was a Saiva sect in ancient India?
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- AAjivika
- BMattamayuraCorrect
- CMayamata
- DIsanasivagurudevapaddhati
Explanation
Mattamayura was a prominent Shaiva Siddhanta sect that flourished between the 7th and 11th centuries, particularly in the regions of present day Madhya Pradesh. They were known for building elaborate temples and monasteries.
Mayamata is a famous ancient treatise on Vastu Shastra and architecture that contains instructions on temple building, but it is a text rather than a sect of people.
In the context of ancient Indian history, Mattamayura is the recognized name for a Shaiva sect among the choices provided.
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