Which of the following was a famous 'Jain' scholar of the medieval period? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following was a famous 'Jain' scholar of the medieval period?
A. Both A and C
B. Vidyasagar
C. Hemachandra
D. Kundakunda
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Hemachandra (12th century) and Kundakunda (early medieval) were both prominent Jain scholars.

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Which prominent foreign traveler from Iran visited the court of the southern ruler Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Raigad during his coronation in 1674?
A. Niccolao Manucci
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Correct Answer: Option D


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