Multiple choice

How many Tirthankaras were there before Mahavira?

  1. 7

  2. 15

  3. 23

  4. 19
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Explanation

There were 23 Tirthankaras before Mahavira. In Jainism, a Tirthankara is a human being who achieves liberation and enlightenment as an Arihant by destroying all of their soul. The first Tirthankara was Rishabha, who is credited with formulating and organising humans to live in a society harmoniously. The last Tirthankara was Mahavira. 

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