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Which Mauryan Emperor spent his last days at Shravanabelagola and died by practicing 'Santhara' (ritual fasting)?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Ashoka
  2. Bindusara
  3. Chandragupta Maurya
  4. Dasharatha Maurya

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Chandragupta Maurya

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Chandragupta Maurya šŸ“š Explanation: According to Jain tradition, Chandragupta Maurya abdicated his throne and followed the Jain monk Bhadrabahu to South India. At Shravanabelagola in Karnataka, he practiced Sallakhana or Santhara, which involves a slow voluntary fast unto death. This highlights the significant influence of Jainism on the first major imperial dynasty of India.