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Which ruler of the Haryanka dynasty earned the title ‘Kunika’ and imprisoned his father to ascend the throne? – AjatashatruThe ancient city of Pataliputra (modern Patna), situated at the confluence of the Ganga and Son rivers, was founded by: – UdayinWhich ancient text details how Ajatashatru used two innovative weapons, the ‘Mahashilakantaka’ and ‘Rathamusala’, to defeat the Vajji confederacy? – Buddhist and Jain textsThe famous physician Jivaka, who was sent to treat the king of Avanti, belonged to the court of: – BimbisaraWho was the founder of the Nanda Dynasty, often referred to as ‘Ugrasena’ and ‘Ekarat’ in Puranic texts? – Mahapadma NandaAlexander the Great invaded India in 326 BCE during the reign of which Magadhan ruler? – Dhana NandaThe term ‘Jain’ is derived from the Sanskrit word ‘Jina’, which means: – The ConquerorAccording to Jain tradition, how many Tirthankaras have existed in the current cosmic age? – 24Who is considered the first Tirthankara of Jainism? – Rishabhanatha (Adinatha)The 23rd Tirthankara, Parshvanatha, was the son of King Ashvasena of: – Kashi (Varanasi)Vardhamana Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara, was born in 540 BCE at: – Kundagrama (near Vaishali)Mahavira belonged to which Kshatriya clan? – JnatrikaMahavira’s mother, Trishala, was the sister of Chetaka, who was the ruler of: – Vaishali (Licchavis)At what age did Vardhamana Mahavira renounce the world to become an ascetic? – 30Mahavira attained ‘Kaivalya’ under a Sal tree on the banks of which river? – RijupalikaVardhamana Mahavira passed away at the age of 72 in 468 BCE at: – PavapuriParshvanatha advocated four vows. Which fifth vow was added by Mahavira? – Brahmacharya (Celibacy)In Jainism, the “Three Jewels” (Triratnas) are Right Faith, Right Knowledge, and Right: – Action (Conduct)The Jain philosophy of ‘Anekantavada’ refers to the doctrine of: – Manifold aspects of truth (Pluralism)Following a great famine in Magadha, a group of Jains migrated south under the leadership of: – BhadrabahuThe Jains who stayed back in Magadha under Sthulabhadra adopted white garments and came to be known as: – SvetambarasThe First Jain Council was convened in the 3rd century BCE at: – PataliputraThe foundational texts of Svetambara Jainism, compiled at the Second Jain Council, are known as: – AngasThe famous Jain text ‘Kalpa Sutra’, containing the biographies of the Tirthankaras, was written in Sanskrit by: – BhadrabahuEarly Jain literature was primarily written in which language to make it accessible to the common people? – Ardhamagadhi (Prakrit)Gautama Buddha, originally named Siddhartha, was born in 563 BCE at: – LumbiniSiddhartha belonged to the royal family of which republic? – ShakyaSince Buddha’s mother, Mahamaya, died shortly after his birth, he was raised by his aunt and stepmother named: – Mahapajapati GotamiThe event of Siddhartha leaving his palace at the age of 29 in search of truth is known in Buddhism as: – Mahabhinishkramana (The Great Departure)Who was the first teacher of Siddhartha after he left his home? – Alara KalamaBuddha attained enlightenment (Nirvana) at the age of 35 under a Pipal tree on the banks of which river? – Niranjana (Falgu)Buddha delivered his first sermon to his five former companions at the Deer Park in: – SarnathThe first sermon of Buddha is historically referred to as: – Dharmachakra Pravartana (Turning the Wheel of Law)Which city did Buddha visit most frequently, delivering the maximum number of his sermons there? – ShravastiBuddha passed away at the age of 80 in 483 BCE in the Malla republic’s capital of: – KushinagarIn Buddhism, the path to ending suffering is called the: – Eightfold Path (Ashtangika Marg)Which of the following is NOT one of the ‘Three Jewels’ (Triratnas) of Buddhism? – Karma (The Action)The First Buddhist Council was held in 483 BCE, shortly after Buddha’s death, at: – RajagrihaWho presided over the First Buddhist Council? – MahakashyapaDuring the First Buddhist Council, the Sutta Pitaka was recited by: – AnandaThe Second Buddhist Council was held in 383 BCE at Vaishali under the patronage of which king? – KalashokaThe Third Buddhist Council was convened in 250 BCE by Emperor Ashoka at: – PataliputraWhich Pitaka, dealing with the philosophical interpretation of the Buddha’s teachings, was finalized at the Third Buddhist Council? – Abhidhamma PitakaThe Fourth Buddhist Council was held in the 1st century CE at Kundalavana in Kashmir under the patronage of: – KanishkaAt which Buddhist Council did Buddhism officially split into the Mahayana and Hinayana sects? – Fourth CouncilWhich early Buddhist sect believed in the orthodox teachings of the Buddha and opposed idol worship? – Hinayana (Theravada)The Jataka tales, which consist of over 500 stories, primarily narrate the: – Previous births of Gautama BuddhaThe Vinaya Pitaka is chiefly concerned with: – Monastic rules and discipline for the SanghaAccording to Buddhist tradition, who is Maitreya? – The future Buddha yet to comeWhich symbol represented Buddha’s first sermon? – The Wheel (Chakra)
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Rise of Magadha: Benefited from strategic geography (Rajagriha, Pataliputra) and abundant iron ore. Bimbisara and Ajatashatru (Haryanka Dynasty) expanded it. Later ruled by the Shishunagas and Nandas (Mahapadma Nanda).Jainism Origins: 24 Tirthankaras. 1st: Rishabhanatha. 23rd: Parshvanatha. 24th: Vardhamana Mahavira (born in Kundagrama, attained Kaivalya under a Sal tree on the Rijupalika river).Jain Philosophy: Based on Ahimsa (non-violence) and Anekantavada (pluralism/manifold truths). Mahavira added the 5th vow: Brahmacharya. The Triratnas: Right Faith, Right Knowledge, Right Conduct.Jain Sects: Split into Digambaras (led south by Bhadrabahu during famine) and Svetambaras (stayed in Magadha under Sthulabhadra). Early literature was in Ardhamagadhi (Prakrit).Buddhism Origins: Gautama Buddha (Siddhartha of Shakya clan). Born in Lumbini. Mahabhinishkramana (leaving home) at 29. Attained Nirvana under a Pipal tree on the Niranjana river (Bodh Gaya).Buddhist Teachings: First sermon at Sarnath (Dharmachakra Pravartana). Core revolves around the Eightfold Path (Ashtangika Marg) to end suffering. The Triratnas: Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha.Buddhist Councils: 1st at Rajagriha (Ajatashatru). 2nd at Vaishali (Kalashoka). 3rd at Pataliputra (Ashoka – finalized Abhidhamma Pitaka). 4th at Kashmir (Kanishka – split into Mahayana & Hinayana).Buddhist Texts: Sutta Pitaka (teachings, recited by Ananda), Vinaya Pitaka (monastic rules, recited by Upali), and Jatakas (stories of Buddha’s previous births).
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