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Who was the last Tirthankara of Jainism?

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

Answer options

  1. Rishabhanatha
  2. Parshvanatha
  3. Vardhamana Mahavira
  4. Arishtanemi

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Vardhamana Mahavira

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (C) Vardhamana Mahavira šŸ“š Explanation: Vardhamana Mahavira was the 24th and last Tirthankara of Jainism. He was a contemporary of Gautama Buddha and is considered the person who gave the final shape to Jain philosophy. He was born in Kundagrama (near Vaishali) and attained Kaivalya (supreme knowledge) at the age of 42. He preached the 'Triratna' (Three Jewels) of Jainism: Right Faith, Right Knowledge, and Right Conduct.