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Who among the following was the 23rd Jain Tirthankara ? 5
Q: Who among the following was the 23rd Jain Tirthankara ?
- 1Nemi Nathafalse
- 2Mahavirafalse
- 3Parshvanathtrue
- 4Malinathfalse
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Answer : 3. "Parshvanath"
Explanation :
1. Jainism and Buddhism originated during the later Vedic period when the people were developing into Mahajanapadas.
2. Jainism was founded by Rishabhdev who was born in Ayodhya and his symbol was the bull.
Sl. No. - Name - Symbol - Birthplace
1 Rishabhnath (Adinath) Bull Ayodhya
2 Ajitnath Hathi Ayodhya
22 Neminath Shankh Dwarka
23 Parshvanath snake Kashi
24 Mahavir Singh Sher Kshatriyakund