Historical Tirthankaras

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2016

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ID: HIS_PHI_2016_48 Ref: Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania

Parshvanatha, the Jain 'Thirthankara' was associated mainly with which of the following places?

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Parshvanatha, the 23rd Jain Tirthankara, was born in Varanasi. He is historically recognized for teaching the four main vows of Jainism.

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