Multiple choice

Chandragupta Maurya was the follower of which religion for major part of his life?

  1. Ajivika sect

  2. Buddhism

  3. Hinduism

  4. Jainism
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Emperor Chandragupta Maurya followed Hinduism for major part of his life. He embraced Jainism after retiring. At an older age, Chandragupta renounced his throne and material possessions to join a wandering group of Jain monks. Chandragupta was a disciple of Acharya Bhadrabahu. It is said that in his last days, he observed the rigorous but self-purifying Jain ritual of santhara, i.e. fast unto death, at Shravana Belgola in Karnataka. Hence, the correct option is 3.

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