What is the historical significance of Pavapuri in Jainism?

It is the 'Sinless Town' where the 24th Tirthankara, Mahavira, attained Moksha (liberation) in 468 BCE.

Sacred Geography

UPSC Archival Analysis

Q: Match list-I with list-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists: **List-I** A. Jainism, B. Hinduism, C. Islam, D. Christianity **List-II** 1. Madina, 2. Vatican, 3. Pavapuri, 4. Varanasi

The correct matches are: Jainism - Pavapuri, Hinduism - Varanasi, Islam - Madina, and Christianity - Vatican. Each represents a primary pilgrimage site for its respective faith.

Exam Year

2004

Evidence Source

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ID: ART_MIS_2004_73 Ref: World Religions: A Historical Introduction by P.S. Joshi

Match list-I with list-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I
A. Jainism, B. Hinduism, C. Islam, D. Christianity
List-II
1. Madina, 2. Vatican, 3. Pavapuri, 4. Varanasi

Match list-I with list-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:List-IA. Jainism, B. Hinduism, C. Islam, D. ChristianityList-II1. Madina, 2. Vatican, 3. Pavapuri, 4. Varanasi

Match list-I with list-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists:
List-I
A. Jainism, B. Hinduism, C. Islam, D. Christianity
List-II
1. Madina, 2. Vatican, 3. Pavapuri, 4. Varanasi