Question : Which of the following rulers was a contemporary of Buddha?
Option 1: Udayin
Option 2: Bimbisara
Option 3: Ajatashatru
Option 4: Mahapadma Nanda
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Correct Answer: Bimbisara
Solution : The correct answer is Bimbisara.
The Buddha's contemporary was named Bimbisara. King of Magadha from 543 to 492 BCE. Bimbisara was also known as Senia or Srenika in Jain history during this period. He was a great friend and protector of the Buddha, and he is also renowned for his cultural accomplishments. He led the Magadha empire to prominence.
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Question : Which of the following rulers did not belong to the Maurya Dynasty?
Option 1: Bindusara
Option 2: Ashoka
Option 3: Chandragupta
Option 4: Bimbisara
Question : Which ruler murdered his father, Bimbisara to ascend the throne?
Option 1: Ashoka
Option 2: Ajatashatru
Option 3: Kanishka
Option 4: Simukha
Question : Which of the following pair of "Name of Ruler – Empire" is correctly matched? I. Mahapadma Nanda – Magadha Empire II. Ajatashatru – Maurya Empire
Option 1: Only II
Option 2: Neither I nor II
Option 3: Both I and II
Option 4: Only I
Question : Vaishakha Pournima has a great significance because it was on this day
Option 1: Buddha was born
Option 2: Buddha got enlightened
Option 3: Buddha died
Option 4: All of the above
Question : The Mahabodhi Temple Complex has a direct association with the life of the _____.
Option 1: Lord Buddha
Option 2: Jain Tirthankaras
Option 3: Mughal rulers
Option 4: Sikh gurus
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