RELIGIONS
JAINISM
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Question
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Name the ruler whose patronage had been enjoyed by Jainism?
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Kanishka / Kanishka
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Kharavela / Kharavela
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Pushyamitra Sunga
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Samudragupta / Samudragupta
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Also, Jainism gained royal patronage from Mauryan ruler Chandragupta Maurya and Kharavela, the ruler of Kalinga or modern-day Odisha.
Detailed explanation-2: -Chandragupta Mauryan adopted Jainism and he performed Jain ritual Santhara in the last days of his life. During his reign, Jainism was divided into two sects-Shvetambara and Digambara.
Detailed explanation-3: -Rashtrakutas was the dynasty that never patronized Jainism.
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