In ancient India, Jainism spread during the rule of

In ancient India, Jainism spread during the rule of Chandragupta Maurya.

• Chandragupta Maurya was the founder of the Mauryan dynasty.
• After his rule of 24 years, he embraced Jainism in his later life.
• Jainism was promoted by Chandragupta Mauryan due to a great famine in Ganga Valley that led him to move to Karnataka.
• He ended his life by observing the Jaina ritual of self-mortification through fast.

Additional Information

• Chandragupta Mauryan established the Mauryan Empire in 321 BC.
• He set up his capital in Pataliputra.
• He conquered North India and gained control over Afghanistan.
• His empire was divided into four provinces ruled by different princes.
• After his death, he was succeeded by his son Bindusara.