Jainism Spread in Ancient India

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Who mainly supported Jainism in its early days?

Traders and farmers

Where were the teachings of Mahavira and his followers written down?

Valabhi, in Gujarat

What was the reason why farmers found it difficult to follow the rules of Jainism?

They had to kill insects to protect their crops

What did men and women who joined the sangha do during fixed hours?

Went to cities and villages to beg for food Signup and view all the answers

Who had to take their husbands' permission to join the sangha?

Women Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the word 'Jaina'?

Conqueror Signup and view all the answers

Who was the ruler of Kanauj before Harsha took over? Who killed him?

The ruler of Kanauj was killed by the ruler of Bengal. Signup and view all the answers

Which ruler belonging to the Chalukya dynasty stopped Harshavardhana from marching into the Deccan?

Pulakeshin II stopped Harshavardhana from marching into the Deccan. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Harshavardhana's court poet and what biography did he write?

Harshavardhana's court poet was Banabhatta, who wrote the Harshacharita. Signup and view all the answers

Which Chinese traveler spent time at Harsha's court and left a detailed account of his observations?

Xuan Zang spent time at Harsha's court and wrote a detailed account. Signup and view all the answers

Which were the two important ruling dynasties in South India during Harshavardhana's reign?

The Pallavas and Chalukyas were important ruling dynasties in South India. Signup and view all the answers

What did Harshavardhana conquer in the east during his reign?

Harshavardhana conquered Magadha and probably Bengal in the east. Signup and view all the answers

Who were the two main kingdoms mentioned in the text and where were they centered?

Pallavas and Chalukyas; Pallavas around Kanchipuram and Chalukyas around Raichur Doab. Signup and view all the answers

Which city was the capital of the Chalukyas and what was its significance?

Aihole; It was an important trading and religious center. Signup and view all the answers

Who was the renowned ruler of the Chalukyas mentioned in the text?

Pulakeshin II. Signup and view all the answers

What does the prashasti composed by Ravikirti reveal about Pulakeshin II?

It traces his ancestors back through four generations from father to son. Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of Ravikirti in relation to Pulakeshin II?

He was Pulakeshin II's court poet who composed a prashasti about him. Signup and view all the answers

How did the Pallavas and Chalukyas interact with each other?

They frequently raided each other's lands, especially targeting the prosperous capital cities. Signup and view all the answers

Who was Samudragupta's mother and what clan did she belong to?

Kumara devi, Lichchhavi gana Signup and view all the answers

What title did Samudragupta's father, Chandragupta, adopt and what significance did it hold?

maharaj-adhiraja, First Gupta ruler to use it Signup and view all the answers

What title did Samudragupta himself use, and what did his great grandfather and grandfather's titles signify?

Maharaj-adhiraja, maha-rajas, Importance Signup and view all the answers

Which Gupta king is traditionally associated with the start of the Vikram Samvat era?

Chandragupta II Signup and view all the answers

How did Harsha become the king of Thanesar, despite not being the eldest son?

Father and elder brother died Signup and view all the answers

What title did Chandragupta II assume after founding the Vikram Samvat era?

Vikramaditya Signup and view all the answers

Jainism early support

Traders and farmers primarily supported Jainism in its early days.

Jain teachings writings

The teachings of Mahavira and his followers were written down in Valabhi, Gujarat.