Ancient History PYQ 56 of 208 · Jainism

Mahavira Jain breathed his last at –

  1. ARajgir
  2. BRanchi
  3. CPavapuri
  4. DSamastipur

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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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