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Who was the founder of Jainism?

  1. Mahavira

  2. Dharamvira

  3. Kautilya

  4. Harishena
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Explanation

Mahavira (599-527 BCE) is considered the 24th and last Tirthankara (spiritual teacher) of Jainism and is traditionally regarded as its founder. He renounced his princely life to attain enlightenment and established the core principles of Jain philosophy including non-violence (ahimsa).

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