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    Who among the following is given the credit of carrying Jainism in South India?

    A)  Indrabhuti

    B)  Sthulbhadra

    C)  Bhadrabahu

    D)  Sudharma

    Correct Answer: C

    Solution :

    Because of a 12 year famine across North India, Bhadrabahu decided to migrate with a group of monks to Shravanabelagola in South India and brought with him Chandragupta. Sthulabhadra (297-198 BCE) was a disciple of Bhadrabahu. The Svetambaratradition of Jainism trace their lineage through Sthulabhadra.


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