Question : A renowned Jain scholar who was greatly honoured by Akbar was:
Option 1: Hemchandra
Option 2: Hiravijaya
Option 3: Vastupala
Option 4: Bhadrabahu
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Correct Answer: Hiravijaya
Solution : The correct option is Hiravijaya.
The head of the Tapa Gaccha order of the Jain Svetambara tradition was Hiravijaya Suri. In 1582, emperor Akbar had asked Hiravijaya Suri to teach him the fundamentals of Jainism. Akbar was so pleased by Hiravijaya Suri that he gave him the title of " Jagadguru".
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