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Who mainly supported Jainism in its early days?
Who mainly supported Jainism in its early days?
Traders and farmers
Where were the teachings of Mahavira and his followers written down?
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?
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?
What did men and women who joined the sangha do during fixed hours?
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Who had to take their husbands' permission to join the sangha?
Who had to take their husbands' permission to join the sangha?
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What is the meaning of the word 'Jaina'?
What is the meaning of the word 'Jaina'?
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Who was the ruler of Kanauj before Harsha took over? Who killed him?
Who was the ruler of Kanauj before Harsha took over? Who killed him?
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Which ruler belonging to the Chalukya dynasty stopped Harshavardhana from marching into the Deccan?
Which ruler belonging to the Chalukya dynasty stopped Harshavardhana from marching into the Deccan?
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Who was Harshavardhana's court poet and what biography did he write?
Who was Harshavardhana's court poet and what biography did he write?
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Which Chinese traveler spent time at Harsha's court and left a detailed account of his observations?
Which Chinese traveler spent time at Harsha's court and left a detailed account of his observations?
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Which were the two important ruling dynasties in South India during Harshavardhana's reign?
Which were the two important ruling dynasties in South India during Harshavardhana's reign?
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What did Harshavardhana conquer in the east during his reign?
What did Harshavardhana conquer in the east during his reign?
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Who were the two main kingdoms mentioned in the text and where were they centered?
Who were the two main kingdoms mentioned in the text and where were they centered?
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Which city was the capital of the Chalukyas and what was its significance?
Which city was the capital of the Chalukyas and what was its significance?
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Who was the renowned ruler of the Chalukyas mentioned in the text?
Who was the renowned ruler of the Chalukyas mentioned in the text?
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What does the prashasti composed by Ravikirti reveal about Pulakeshin II?
What does the prashasti composed by Ravikirti reveal about Pulakeshin II?
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What was the role of Ravikirti in relation to Pulakeshin II?
What was the role of Ravikirti in relation to Pulakeshin II?
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How did the Pallavas and Chalukyas interact with each other?
How did the Pallavas and Chalukyas interact with each other?
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Who was Samudragupta's mother and what clan did she belong to?
Who was Samudragupta's mother and what clan did she belong to?
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What title did Samudragupta's father, Chandragupta, adopt and what significance did it hold?
What title did Samudragupta's father, Chandragupta, adopt and what significance did it hold?
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What title did Samudragupta himself use, and what did his great grandfather and grandfather's titles signify?
What title did Samudragupta himself use, and what did his great grandfather and grandfather's titles signify?
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Which Gupta king is traditionally associated with the start of the Vikram Samvat era?
Which Gupta king is traditionally associated with the start of the Vikram Samvat era?
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How did Harsha become the king of Thanesar, despite not being the eldest son?
How did Harsha become the king of Thanesar, despite not being the eldest son?
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What title did Chandragupta II assume after founding the Vikram Samvat era?
What title did Chandragupta II assume after founding the Vikram Samvat era?
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