HISTORY
ANCIENT INDIA
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Kanishka
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Kharavela
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Pushyamitra Sunga
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Samudragupta
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Detailed explanation-1: -Thus, the correct answer is Option ‘B’. Kharavela was the ruler whose patronage had been enjoyed by Jainism. Note: Kharavela inscriptions call him a Universal emperor (Chakravartin).
Detailed explanation-2: -From the beginning of his rule, Kharvela became a patron of Jainism and did whatever he could do to promote Jainism. As he was a follower of Jainism by birth, he maintained the glory of Jainism during his conquest also.
Detailed explanation-3: -king Kharavela gave patronage to the Jainism.
Detailed explanation-4: -Chandragupta Mauryan was the very first emperor in India who converted into Jainism during the last years of his life. He did this because he believed that his power and thrones would not give him peace.