Question

Who were Ajivikas?

Answer 1

1. The period which produced Buddhism and Jainism also witnessed the birth of a sect known as Ajivikas.
2. Its founder was Gosala.
3. An atheistic sect, Ajivikas rejected the Karma theory.
4. Ajivikas had a small presence in Southern India.
5. Under the Cholas, a special tax was levied on them.