Chandragupta Maurya, the founder of the Maurya Empire, is believed to have embraced Jainism towards the end of his life. Under his patronage and influence, Jainism gained considerable popularity and spread across various parts of India. The traditional account states that he abdicated his throne and went to Sravana Belgola in Karnataka, where he attained Sallekhana (a ritual fast unto death) according to Jain practices. Ans: C The Elephanta Caves near Mumbai are primarily famous for their large and elaborate rock-cut Hindu temples dedicated to Shiva, especially Cave 1, which houses the iconic Trimurti sculpture. While there are some older Buddhist stupas and cisterns on the island, the most prominent and extensive ancient monuments are the Saivite caves. Therefore, they are "mostly" Saivite.
Jain religion spread in India during the reign of
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