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Who was the founder of Ajeevika sect?
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Mahavira
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Suddhodana
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Vasudeva Krishna
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Makkali Gosala
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Makkhali Gosala (Pali; Sanskrit Gośala Maskariputra, c. 484 BCE) is generally considered as the founder of the Ājīvika movement.
Detailed explanation-2: -The founder of the Ajivika sect was Maskariputra Gosala. He was a friend of Mahavira.
Detailed explanation-3: -Gosala Mankhaliputta was the head of the Ajivika sect.
Detailed explanation-4: -One of the most popular was the Ajivika sect. Though it had been around for ages, its most important leader Makkhali Goshala was a contemporary of both the Buddha and Mahavira.
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