Multiple choice

Who among the following is not a contemporary of the other three?

  1. Bimbisara

  2. Gautama Buddha

  3. Bindusara

  4. Prasenjit

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Bimbisara, Gautama Buddha, and Prasenjit were all contemporaries from the 6th-5th century BCE. Bindusara was Bimbisara's son and ruled later (c. 320-293 BCE), making him historically separated from the other three who were direct contemporaries during Buddha's lifetime.