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ICSE Class 9 History & Civics Question 2 of 18

Jainism and Buddhism — Question 7

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Question 7

Give two causes for the spread of Jainism.

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The two causes for the spread of Jainism are:

  1. Local Dialect — Mahavira adopted the language of common people, i.e, Prakrit instead of Sanskrit to preach his doctrines.
  2. Royal Patronage — Jainism received royal patronage of Chalukyas and Rashtrakutas. Chandragupta Maurya is also said to have converted to Jainism. Kharvela helped in spread of Jainism in eastern India.