Question

According to Jainism, the great famine took place in Magadha ________ after the death of Mahavira.

• A. 100 years
• B. 200 years
• C. 300 years
• D. 400 years

Answer 1

The correct option is B 200 years

A great famine took place in Magadha 200 years after the death of Mahavira. According to Jain tradition, the famine lasted for twelve years. In order to protect themselves, many a Jaina went to the south under the leadership of Bhadrabahu. Remaining Jaina stayed back in Magadha under the leadership of Sthalabahu.