Multiple choice The Jains believe that Mahavira was the last of the teachers prophets monks tirthankaras Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation In Jain tradition, Mahavira is considered the 24th and last Tirthankara (spiritual teacher and ford-maker). Tirthankaras are enlightened beings who teach the path to liberation, and Mahavira is the most recent one in our time cycle.