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With reference to ancient Jainism, which one of the following statements is correct?

(a) Jainism was spread in South India under the leadership of Sthalabahu
(b) The Jains who remained under the leadership of Bhadrabahu were called Svetambaras after the Council held at Pataliputra
(c) Jainism enjoyed the patronage of the Kalinga king Kharavela in the first century BC
(d) In the initial stage of Jainism, the Jains worshipped images unlike Buddhists
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Answer: (c) Jainism enjoyed the patronage of the Kalinga king Kharavela in the first century BC