What is the historical significance of the Parishishtaparvan?

It provides a valuable historical account of the Mauryan period and the conversion of Chandragupta Maurya to Jainism.

Jaina Texts List: Parishishtaparvan & Mahapurana (2022 PYQ)

ID: HIS_PHI_2022_03 Ref: Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania

With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts:
1. Nettipakarana
2. Parishishtaparvan
3. Avadanashataka
4. Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana
Which of the above are Jaina texts?

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Parishishtaparvan and Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana are prominent Jaina texts. Nettipakarana and Avadanashataka belong to the Buddhist literary tradition.

With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts:1. Nettipakarana2. Parishishtaparvan3. Avadanashataka4. Trishashtilakshana MahapuranaWhich of the above are Jaina texts?

With reference to Indian history, consider the following texts:
1. Nettipakarana
2. Parishishtaparvan
3. Avadanashataka
4. Trishashtilakshana Mahapurana
Which of the above are Jaina texts?