Ancient History PYQ 61 of 208 · Jainism

Who of the following kings was strongly inclined towards Jainism?

  1. ADasaratha
  2. BBrihadrath
  3. CKharavel
  4. DHuvishk
  5. ENone of the above/ More than one of the above

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Correct answer: (c) Kharavel

Explanation

Kharavela of Kalinga, of the Chedi dynasty. His Hathigumpha inscription on Udayagiri hill near Bhubaneswar, in Prakrit, is the main source for his reign.

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