Question

According to Jains, there are 24 thirthankaras. Mahavira was the .............. thirthankara

• A. 22nd
• B. 24th
• C. 23rd
• D. 25th

Answer 1

Answer:

B. 24th

Jainism

• Vardhamana Mahavira, a contemporary of Sri Buddha, propagated Jainism. According to Jains, there are 24 thirthankaras. Mahavira was the 24th thirthankara.

• Jainism also emphasised on ahimsa. As in Buddhism, Jainism was also against vedic practices and caste system.