How many Tirthankaras are believed to have attained Moksha at Sammed Shikhar?

Out of the 24 Tirthankaras, 20 are believed to have achieved final liberation at Sammed Shikhar.

Jain Pilgrimage Sites

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2002

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ID: HIS_PHI_2002_75 Ref: Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania

Which of the following place is known as a place of Pilgrimages because of being related to Parshvanath?

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Sammed Shikhar is the most prominent Jain pilgrimage site related to Parshvanath. It is the location where the 23rd Tirthankara attained final liberation (Moksha).