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Question

Who was the renowned Jain Aeharya, who was greatly honoured by Akbar?

  1. Chandraprabha Suri
  2. Hiravijaya Suri
  3. Pushpadanta
  4. Yasobhadra

Answer:

Option B: Hiravijaya Suri

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Hiravijaya Suri”.

In 1582, Emperor Akbar invited Hiravijaya Suri to explain him the principals of Jainism. Akbar was so impressed with Hiravijaya Suri that he bestowed on him the title of Jagatguru.