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Who was the 24th and last Tirthankara of Jainism?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Parshvanatha
  2. Rishabhanatha
  3. Ajitanatha
  4. Mahavira

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Mahavira

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: D) Mahavira šŸ“š Explanation: Vardhamana Mahavira was an ancient Indian spiritual teacher and the 24th and final Tirthankara of Jainism. Vardhamana Mahavira was born in the early 6th century BCE in Vaishali, he reformed and systematically organized the core Jain philosophies. He placed immense emphasis on the principle of Ahimsa (non-violence) and strict asceticism to achieve spiritual liberation.