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Answer : 3. "Rishabhdev"
Who was the founder of Jainism in India?
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Who was the founder of Jainism in India?
- 1Gautamfalse
- 2Mahavirfalse
- 3Rishabhdevtrue
- 4Ashokafalse
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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.