Chandragupta Maurya was its devout patron. King Kharavela of Kalinga professed Jainism. Amoghavarsha became a Jaina monk in the latter part of his life. Chalukya king Siddharaja (1094–1143), also known as Jaya-simha, the popular hero of the Gujarat legend and the ruler of Anhilwara, and his successor Kumarapala were great patrons of the Jainism.

1, 2, 3 & 4 Chandragupta Maurya was its devout patron. King Kharavela of Kalinga professed Jainism. Amoghavarsha became a Jaina monk in the latter part of his life. Chalukya king Siddharaja (1094–1143), also known as Jaya-simha, the popular hero of the Gujarat legend and the ruler of Anhilwara, and his successor Kumarapala were great patrons of the Jainism.

Who among the following was/were patrons of Jainism? Chandragupta Maurya Kh

Q. Who among the following was/were patrons of Jainism?

Chandragupta Maurya
Kharvela
Amoghavarsha
Siddharaja

Choose the correct answer using the codes given below:
Answer: 1, 2, 3 & 4
Notes:

Chandragupta Maurya was its devout patron.
King Kharavela of Kalinga professed Jainism.
Amoghavarsha became a Jaina monk in the latter part of his life.
Chalukya king Siddharaja (1094–1143), also known as Jaya-simha, the popular hero of the Gujarat legend and the ruler of Anhilwara, and his successor Kumarapala were great patrons of the Jainism.

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