alleryAccording to a 12th-century Jain text, which faith did Chandragupta follow after retiring?
ABuddhism
BBrahmanism
CAjivikism
DJainism
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Jainism
1. A Jain text says Chandragupta gave up his throne.
2. He joined wandering Jain monks and followed Jainism.
3. Bindusara, not Chandragupta, followed the Ajivika faith.
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