Indian History
easyQ. No. 15935
Which of the following rulers was a follower of Jainism?
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AChandragupta Maurya
BHarshavardhana
CAshoka
DKanishka
Correct Answer: Chandragupta MauryaYour Answer: A
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Jain tradition states that Chandragupta Maurya accepted Jainism, followed Bhadrabahu to Shravanabelagola and ended his life through sallekhana. Ashoka is primarily associated with Buddhism, Kanishka with Buddhist patronage and Harsha with broad religious patronage including Buddhism.