Ancient History PYQ 55 of 208 · Jainism

The salvation place of Mahavira, the Propounder of Jain religion, is located at -:

  1. AManer
  2. BRajgir
  3. CPavapuri
  4. DJalan Port
  5. ENone of the above/More than one of the above

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Correct answer: (c) Pavapuri

Explanation

Pavapuri, in Nalanda district, Bihar, in 527 BCE at the age of 72. Mahavira was the 24th Tirthankara; Rishabhadeva is counted the original founder.

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