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The religious movements of Buddhism and Jainism were led by ____.

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Sudras
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Kshatriya Princes
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Vaisyas
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Brahmins
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Solution

The correct option is B Kshatriya Princes
The religious movements of Buddhism and Jainism were led by Prince Siddhartha and Prince Vardhman later on known as Buddha and Mahavira Swami respectively. Both were Kshatriya Princes. They both started a new religious ideology which doesn't believe in the varna system and other superstitions. Buddha belonged to Sakya clan in Lumbini. Mahavira Swami's father Siddhartha was the chief of Kshatriya clan.

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