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Q · Mauryan Empire Medium · 45s
Which ruler embraced Jainism at the end of his life?
TopicMauryan Empire
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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Chandragupta Maurya abdicated his throne and became a Jain monk under Bhadrabahu.
Final Answer: Option C — Chandragupta Maurya