Who among the following kings was a contemporary of both Mahavira and Buddha ?

Q. Who among the following kings was a contemporary of both Mahavira and Buddha ?

(a) Ajatshatru

(b) Nandivardhana

(c) Bimbisara

(d) Ashoka

Ans: (c) Bimbisara

Explanation: The king who was a contemporary of both Mahavira and Buddha was King Bimbisara. Bimbisara was the ruler of Magadha, an ancient kingdom in present-day Bihar, India. He is known for his patronage of both Jainism and Buddhism and had interactions with both Mahavira, the founder of Jainism, and Gautama Buddha. Bimbisara played a significant role in the spread and development of these two religions during his reign.