Q. Who among the following was patronized by a rich potter woman called Halahala?

[A] Mahavira

[B] Buddha

[C] Makkhali Gosala

[D] Nanda Vaccha

Answer: C
Notes:

Explanation: Gosala, who was the third and the greatest of the Ajivikas.

  • Gosala met Mahavira for the first time in Nalanda and their friendship lasted for six years. They separated due to doctrinal differences.
  • Gosala then went to Sravasti, where he was patronised by a rich potter woman called Halahala.

Source: NCERT

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