alleryAbout how many derasars is Samprati said to have built?
A12,500
B125,000
C1,250
D1,250,000
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 125,000
1. Samprati was influenced by Jain monks like Suhastin.
2. He is said to have built 125,000 derasars.
3. The other figures are off by a factor of ten.
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