Consider the following statements regarding the Sri Lankan Buddhist chronicles, Dipavamsa and Mahavamsa: 1. The Dipavamsa is older than the Mahavamsa and is written in a more simple, unpolished Pali verse style. 2. Both chronicles provide valuable historical information about the reign of Emperor Ashoka and his efforts to spread Buddhism to Sri Lanka. 3. The Mahavamsa was composed by Mahanama in the 5th century CE and presents a more literary and cohesive narrative than the Dipavamsa. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Options:
- A: 1 and 2 only
- B: 2 and 3 only
- C: 1 and 3 only
- D: 1, 2 and 3
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