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Q:

Who was the founder of Jainism in India?

  • 1
    Gautam
  • 2
    Mahavir
  • 3
    Rishabhdev
  • 4
    Ashoka
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Answer : 3. "Rishabhdev"
Explanation :

The Jains claim their religion to be eternal, and consider Rishabhanatha the founder in the present time-cycle, who lived for 8,400,000 purva years. Rishabhanatha is the first tirthankar among the 24 Tirthankaras who is considered mythical figure by modern day historians, based on loose supports.

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