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On whom emperor, Akbar conferred the title of ‘Jagat Guru’ ?
Options:
A .  Purushottam
B .  Hari Vijay Suri
C .  Dastur Meherji Rana
D .  Devi
Answer: Option B
Answer: (b)
Emperor Akbar conferred the title of ‘Jagat Guru’ on Harivijay Suri. 1526–1595 C.E:
Muni Hiravijayji Suri was the supreme pontiff of Tapa Gachcha order of Jain Svetambara tradition. He is famous for propounding the Jain philosophy to emperor Akbar and turning him towards vegetarianism.
Akbar was so impressed with Hiravijaya Suri that he bestowed on him the title of Jagat Guru. Akbar almost denounced meat-eating and almost turned to vegetarianism due to inspiration from him.

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