Q. The ruler who was a contemporary of Budha and Mahavira:

A
Bimbisara
B
Milinda
C
Kulasekara
D
Prasenjit
Solution:

Bimbisara also known as Seniya or Shrenika in the Jain histories was a King of Magadha and belonged to the Haryanka dynasty. His expansion of the kingdom, especially his annexation of the kingdom of Anga to the east, is considered to have laid the foundations for the later expansion of the Maurya Empire.He is also known for his cultural achievements and was a great friend and protector of the Buddha. He frequently visited Samavasarana of Lord Mahavira seeking answers to his queries.

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