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WBCS Main Examination 2023 — Paper III: General Studies I · Question 67 of 200

Q67
History of IndiaMauryan Empire
Chandragupta Maurya was a follower of
  1. a.Jainism
  2. b.Buddhism
  3. c.Ajivika religion
  4. d.Saivism

Answer: (A) Jainism

According to Jain tradition, Chandragupta Maurya became a Jain in his last years, followed Bhadrabahu to Shravanabelagola and died there by sallekhana. Buddhism is associated with his grandson Ashoka, and the Ajivikas with his son Bindusara.

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