Q104
Mahavira was born in a Kshatriya clan by the name of
A.
Shakya
B.
Janatrika
AnswerC.
Mallas
D.
Lichhavis
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Jantrika Vardhamana Mahavir belonged an aristocratic family and Kshatriya clan called Naya or Jnatri. He was born in Kundagrama, near modern Patna and his father was King of this area. His mother, Trishala was sister of Chetak (Cetakka) an eminent Lichchvi prince of Vaisali.