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Who is known as the Light of Asia, credited with founding Buddhism?

A. Confucius
B. Mahavira
C. Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha)
D. Laozi

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Siddhartha Gautama, or the Buddha, is known as the Light of Asia and established Buddhism. Confucius was Chinese philosopher, Mahavira founded Jainism, Laozi started Taoism.

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