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Who was the last ruler of India that adopted Jainism in his last days?

A. Samudra Gupta

B. Bindusara

C. Chandra Gupta Maurya

D. Ashoka

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

According to Jain history, late in his life, Chandragupta adopted Jainism, renounced the empire he built and handed over his power to his son, became a Jaina monk, and headed to meditate and pursue spirituality in the Deccan region, under the Jaina teacher Bhadrabahu at Shravanabelagola.

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