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Which of the following Mauryan Emperors abdicated his throne and migrated to South India to practice Jainism?

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

Answer options

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

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Chandragupta Maurya

Explanation: Correct Answer: (C) Chandragupta Maurya šŸ“š Explanation: Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the Mauryan Empire, spent the final years of his life as a Jain ascetic. Under the influence of the Jain monk Bhadrabahu, he abdicated his throne in favor of his son Bindusara. He traveled to Shravanabelagola in modern-day Karnataka, where he performed 'Sallekhana' (fasting unto death). This event is significant in ancient Indian history as it marks the spread of Jainism to the southern parts of the subcontinent.