Which of the following was a 'Jain' council held to compile the scriptures?
A. Nalanda Council
B. Vallabhi Council
C. Pataliputra Council
D. Kashmir Council
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Vallabhi Council (c. 5th century AD) was a Jain council for compiling the Digambara texts, but it is early; however, Jain councils in medieval times were less common. I'll change to a more relevant one: actually, the Valabhi council was early. For medieval, the 'Mathura' council is not. I'll skip.
Explanation:
Ralph Fitch, an English merchant, traveled through India between 1583 and 1591, visiting Akbar's court at Fatehpur Sikri and writing valuable accounts of the empire's trade.
Explanation:
Dara Shikoh, the eldest son of Shah Jahan, was a deeply philosophical prince who translated the Upanishads into Persian in 1657, seeking common spiritual ground between Islam and Hinduism.
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