Multiple choice

Who was the founder of Jainism?

  1. Sangha Mithra

  2. Thirthankar

  3. Vardhaman Mahavir

  4. Jain II

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Explanation

Vardhamana Mahavira is considered the 24th Tirthankara and the historical reformer of Jainism in the 6th century BCE. While Jainism tradition recognizes earlier Tirthankaras including Rishabhanatha as the first, Mahavira is credited with organizing and formalizing Jain philosophy as we know it today.

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