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Chandragupta Maurya died in 298 BCE at Shravanabelagola by —

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According to Jain tradition, Chandragupta Maurya accompanied the teacher Bhadrabahu to Shravanabelagola in Karnataka and ended his life by sallekhana, the disciplined Jain fast unto death.

ASallekhana (fasting unto death)
BIn battle
CBy illness
DBy poisoning
Correct Answer: Sallekhana (fasting unto death)Your Answer: A

Explanation

Correct answer: Shravanabelagola through sallekhana. According to Jain tradition, Chandragupta Maurya accompanied the teacher Bhadrabahu to Shravanabelagola in Karnataka and ended his life by sallekhana, the disciplined Jain fast unto death.

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