GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN HISTORY

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Contemporary of Gautam Buddha
A
Bimbisara
B
Bindusara
C
Chandragupta Maurya
D
Ajatashatru
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Detailed Solution. Bimbisara was the contemporary of Buddha. Bimbisara or during the latter half of the 5th century, also known as Senia or Srenika in Jain history, was a king of Magadha (543-492 BCE or c. 400 BCE).

Detailed explanation-2: -Notes: Bimbisara was contemporary of both Mahavira and Buddha. The Jain texts mention that he was a disciple of Lord Mahavira.

Detailed explanation-3: -He was the son of King Bimbisara and was a contemporary of both Mahavira and Gautama Buddha.

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