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History GK · Q88

Mauryan Empire

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 88

Q88

The Monk whom Chandragupta Maurya accompanied to South India was __________

A.
Asvaghosa
B.
Vasumitra
C.
Upagupta
D.
Bhadrabahu
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Acharya Bhadrabahu (c. 367 - c. 298 BCE) was, according to the Digambara sect of Jainism, the last Shruta Kevalin in Jainism. He was the last acharya of the undivided Jain sangha. He was the last spiritual teacher of Chandragupta Maurya.