HISTORY
BUDDHISM
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Who of the following was a contemporary of Gautama Buddha?
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Vardhaman Mahavir
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Kalashok
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Bhadrabahu
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Parsvanath
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The correct option is 4 i.e. Mahavir. Mahavir was a contemporary of Gautam Buddha. Gautam Buddha attained Nirvana under a peepal Tree at Uruvela, Bodhgaya on the banks river of Niranjana river.
Detailed explanation-2: -Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, and Vardhamana Mahavira, the founder of Jainism, were contemporaries.
Detailed explanation-3: -Answer: King Bimbisara (558 – 491 BC) and his son Ajatashatru (492 – 460 BC) were contemporaries of Buddha And Mahavira.
Detailed explanation-4: -Bimbisara belonged to the Haryanka dynasty. Magdha empire came into prominence under him. He was a contemporary of the Buddha. He strengthened his position by marriage alliances.
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