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The Camoua ruler of ancient India who is said to have been converted to Jainism, towards the end of his life, is _____.
The Camoua ruler of ancient India who is said to have been converted to Jainism, towards the end of his life, is _____.
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The correct option is C Chandragupta
Chandragupta Mauryan was the very first emperor in India who converted into Jainism during the last years of his life. He did this because he believed that his power and thrones would not give him peace. He became a disciple of Jain monk Acharya Bhadrabahu, In his last days of his life, he did Santhara and fasted unto death at Shravan Belagolain, Karnataka. During his rule, Jainism was divided into two branches- Shwetambara and Digamabara.
Chandragupta Mauryan was the very first emperor in India who converted into Jainism during the last years of his life. He did this because he believed that his power and thrones would not give him peace. He became a disciple of Jain monk Acharya Bhadrabahu, In his last days of his life, he did Santhara and fasted unto death at Shravan Belagolain, Karnataka. During his rule, Jainism was divided into two branches- Shwetambara and Digamabara.
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