Historical Tirthankaras
UPSC Archival Analysis
Exam Year
2016
Evidence Source
LinkID: 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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Correct Option: A
Parshvanatha, the 23rd Jain Tirthankara, was born in Varanasi. He is historically recognized for teaching the four main vows of Jainism.