Multiple choice

Who is 'the Light of Asia'?

  1. Mahavira

  2. Chandragupta Maurya

  3. Buddha

  4. None of these
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Explanation

Buddha is known as 'the Light of Asia' because his teachings illuminated the path to enlightenment and liberation from suffering. This title was popularized by Edwin Arnold's 1879 epic poem 'The Light of Asia' which narrates the Buddha's life and philosophy. Mahavira founded Jainism, and Chandragupta Maurya was an emperor.

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