Q. With reference to ancient jainism, which one of the following statements is correct ?
(1) Jainism was spread in South India under the leadership of Sthalabahu
(2) The Jainas who remained under the leadership of Bhadrabahu were called Shvetambaras after the council held at Pataliputra
(3) Jainism enjoyed the patronage of the Kalinga king Kharaavela in the first sentry BC
(4) In the initial stage of Jainism, the Jainas worshipped images unlike Buddhist
Ans. (3)
Exp. Jainism enjoyed the patronage of Kalinga King Kharavela in first century B.C. Jainism spread to South India under Bhadrabahu. Jainas who remained under the leadership of Sthalabhadra were called svetambar and initially Jainas did not worship images like Buddhist.
(1) Jainism was spread in South India under the leadership of Sthalabahu
(2) The Jainas who remained under the leadership of Bhadrabahu were called Shvetambaras after the council held at Pataliputra
(3) Jainism enjoyed the patronage of the Kalinga king Kharaavela in the first sentry BC
(4) In the initial stage of Jainism, the Jainas worshipped images unlike Buddhist
Ans. (3)
Exp. Jainism enjoyed the patronage of Kalinga King Kharavela in first century B.C. Jainism spread to South India under Bhadrabahu. Jainas who remained under the leadership of Sthalabhadra were called svetambar and initially Jainas did not worship images like Buddhist.