Multiple choice

Mahavira became the head of a sect called___________ , which was known as Jains in later years.

  1. Nigranthas

  2. Svetambar

  3. Terapanthi

  4. Sanmatti

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Explanation

Nigranthas (meaning 'the unfettered ones') was the original name for Mahavira's followers. This sect later came to be known as Jains. Svetambara and Terapanthi are later Jain sects, while Sanmatti is not related to Jainism.