History Jainism And Buddhism

Q. The Buddhist sect Mahayana formally came into existence during the reign of

A
Ashoka
B
Ajatashatru
C
Dharmapala
D
Kanishka

Correct Answer

Kanishka

More Questions on History

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    B)April 14, 1878
    C)March 14, 1876
    D)March 14, 1870
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    B)Sungas, Indo-Greeks, Kushans, Sakas and Guptas
    C)Sungas, Kanvas, Indo-Greeks, Sakas, Parthians and Guptas
    D)Kanvas, Sungas, Indo-Greeks, Sakas, Parthians and Guptas
    Answer: Sungas, Kanvas, Indo-Greeks, Sakas, Parthians and Guptas
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    A)1765
    B)1735
    C)1770
    D)1789
    Answer: 1789
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    A)Edward I of England
    B)Edward Bruce
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    B)1786
    C)1771
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    B)1792
    C)1893
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  • Q. Who said – “Our Life and religion are useless without the attainment of Swaraj”?
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