Jainism was divided into two sects - Swetambaras (White-clad) and Digambaras (Sky clad or naked) - During the reign of the
A. Nandas
B. Mauryas
C. Kusanas
D. Shungas
Answer: Option B
Solution (By Examveda Team)
The two sects formed in the 4th century BCE following a migration of Jain monks southward from the Ganges River (or from Ujjain) to Karnataka in response to a serious famine during the reign of Chandragupta Maurya.This Question Belongs to History >> Jainism And Buddhism
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