History Jainism And Buddhism

Q. The Jaina saint credited with the spread of Jainism in Karnataka (south India) was

A
Adinatha
B
Bhadrabahu
C
Parshvanatha
D
Mahavira

Correct Answer

Bhadrabahu

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