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History GK · Q69

Jainism And Buddhism

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 69

Q69

Name the ruler whose patronage had been enjoyed by Jainism

A.
Kanishka
B.
Kharavela
Answer
C.
Pushyamitra Sunga
D.
Samudragupta

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
Kharavela was a king of Kalinga in present-day Odisha, India. He ruled somewhere around first or second century BCE. His name is also transliterated as Kharabeḷa. He is the best known king of the Mahameghavahana dynasty.