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Download Solution PDFIn ancient India, Jainism spread during the rule of
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Option 4 : Chandragupta Maurya
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Download Solution PDFIn ancient India, Jainism spread during the rule of Chandragupta Maurya.
- Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Mauryan dynasty.
- After his rule of 24 years, he embraced Jainism in his later life.
- Jainism was promoted by Chandragupta Mauryan due to a great famine in Ganga Valley that led him to move to Karnataka.
- He ended his life by observing the Jaina ritual of self-mortification through fast.
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- Chandragupta Mauryan established the Mauryan Empire in 321 BC.
- He set up his capital in Pataliputra.
- He conquered North India and gained control over Afghanistan.
- His empire was divided into four provinces ruled by different princes.
- After his death, he was succeeded by his son Bindusara.
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