Jainism and Buddhism were originated during which period?

  1. Early Vedic Period
  2. Indus Valley Civilisation
  3. Mesolithic Period
  4. None of the above

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Option 4 : None of the above
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The correct answer is None of the above.

Key Points

  • Jainism and Buddhism were originated during the later Vedic period when Janas was developing into Mahajanapadas.
  • Jainism was founded by Rishabhadeva who was born in Ayodhya and his emblem was the Bull.
  • Buddhism was founded by Gautam Buddha also known as Siddhartha.
  • Gautam Buddha was born in 563 BC in Lumbini, Nepal.
  • Gautam Buddha was married to Yashodhara and they had a son Rahul.
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