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Mahavira's mother Trishala was the sister of which Licchavi king?

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ABimbisara
BAjatashatru
CPrasenajit
DChetaka
Correct Answer: ChetakaYour Answer: D

Explanation

Jain tradition describes Trishala as the sister of Chetaka, the Licchavi or Vajji leader of Vaishali. Bimbisara and Ajatashatru were Magadhan rulers, while Prasenajit ruled Kosala.

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