alleryKings Bimbisara, Ajatashatru and Udayin patronised Jainism. Which dynasty were they?
AHaryanka
BNanda
CMaurya
DShunga
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Haryanka
1. Bimbisara, Ajatashatru and Udayin are named as patrons of Jainism.
2. All three belonged to the Haryanka dynasty of Magadha.
3. Maurya, Nanda and Shunga dynasties came later.
_Source: Wikipedia, Jainism, Origins: Parshvanatha and Mahavira_
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