History Jainism And Buddhism

Q. Buddha has been described as ‘an ocean of wisdom and compassion’ In

A
Amarakosa
B
The Light of Asia
C
Buddhacharita
D
Jatak Tales

Correct Answer

Amarakosa

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    A)Sama Vedas
    B)Rig Vedas
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    C)Chandra Gupta Maurya
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    C)312 BC
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