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Who founded Jainism?
AMahavira
BBuddha
CAshoka
DChanakya
ICSEClass 6 (ICSE)History and CivicsCh 6 · Topic 1
Mahavira and Buddha
Mahavira and Buddha were two important spiritual teachers in ancient India who founded Jainism and Buddhism, promoting non-violence and spir
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Mahavira, the founder of Jainism, taught the importance of non-violence (ahimsa), truth, and self-discipline as paths to spiritual liberation.
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Buddha (Siddhartha Gautama), the founder of Buddhism, taught the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path as ways to overcome suffering.
Why it matters
Both Mahavira and Buddha lived around the 6th century BCE and rejected some existing religious practices of their time, seeking simpler spiritual paths.
Key detail
Jainism and Buddhism spread across India and other parts of Asia, significantly influencing religious and philosophical thought for centuries.
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• Mahavira founded Jainism.
• Mahavira taught non-violence, truth and self-discipline.
• Buddha founded Buddhism.
• Buddha taught the Four Noble Truths and Eightfold Path.
• Both lived around the 6th century BCE.
• Both rejected some existing religious practices.
• They sought simpler spiritual paths.
• Jainism and Buddhism spread across Asia.