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Which of the following ruler(s) pratronised Jainism?

A
Dhana Nanda
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Chandragupta Maurya
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C
Kharavela
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Ajatashatru
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Solution

The correct options are
A Dhana Nanda
B Chandragupta Maurya
C Kharavela
Jainism gained patronage from the rulers of north India. In the Magadha kingdom, the Nanda ruler Dhana Nanda was believed to be a supporter of Jainism. Also, Jainism gained royal patronage from Mauryan ruler Chandragupta Maurya and Kharavela, the ruler of Kalinga or modern-day Odisha.

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