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History GK · Q165

Jainism And Buddhism

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 165

Q165

Who was the last ruler of India that adopted Jainism in his last days?

A.
Samudra Gupta
B.
Bindusara
C.
Chandra Gupta Maurya
Answer
D.
Ashoka

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
According to Jain history, late in his life, Chandragupta adopted Jainism, renounced the empire he built and handed over his power to his son, became a Jaina monk, and headed to meditate and pursue spirituality in the Deccan region, under the Jaina teacher Bhadrabahu at Shravanabelagola.