Jainism was divided into two sects, Swetambaras (White-clad) and Digambaras (Sky-clad or naked), during the reign of the ______.

Nandas

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Mauryas

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The correct option is A Mauryas
Jainism was divided into two sects named as Shvetambara and Digambaras during the reign of Chandragupta Maurya.
Shvetambaras - The monks of this sect wear whites clothes and do not follow rules of Jainism strictly. They consider Mahavir Swami as married.
Digamabara - The monks of this sect do not wear clothes and follow the rules of Jainism strictly. They consider Mahavir Swami as Balbrahamachari.

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