Practice mode Ancient India

Who is regarded as the first Tirthankara in Jainism?

Correct answer C. Rishabhanatha

Explanation

Jain tradition recognises twenty-four Tirthankaras, beginning with Rishabhanatha, also called Adinatha. Parshvanatha was the twenty-third and Mahavira the twenty-fourth. Their teachings form the basis of Jain ethics.

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