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A renowned Jain scholar who was greatly honoured by Akbar |
A. | Hemachandra |
B. | Harivijaya |
C. | Vastupala |
D. | Bhadrabahu |
Answer» B. Harivijaya | |
Explanation: During the rule of Akbar Jainism flourished to agreat extent. Delhi became a centre of the Digambara Kashtha Sangha. Akbar deeply revered the Jain dharma Acharya, Muni Padmasunder. On being invited by Akbar, most renowned Bhattarak Harivijay Suri of Tapagachcha of Gujarat came to Agra. Akbar bestowed upon Harivijay Suri with the epithet Jagadguru. |
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