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_____ was the founder of the Ajivika sect.

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Vardhamana Mahavira
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Gautama Buddha
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Dhana Nanda
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Maskariputra Gosala
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Solution

The correct option is D Maskariputra Gosala
The founder of the Ajivika sect was Maskariputra Gosala. He was a friend of Mahavira. It is believed that they were together for some time and eventually Gosala moved away and founded the Ajivika sect.

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