Ancient History PYQ 59 of 208 · Jainism

‘Ajivaka’, sect was founded by:

  1. AAnand
  2. BRahulabhadra
  3. CMakkhali Gosala
  4. DUpali

39th BPSC (Pre) 1994

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Correct answer: (c) Makkhali Gosala

Explanation

Makkhali Gosala, once a companion of Mahavira, is traditionally named the founder, though Ajivika teachers are recorded before him. He is better described as the man who popularised the sect.

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