Who is believed by the Jainas to be the first Tirthankara?

Rishabadeva

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Parsvanatha

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Bhadrabahu

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Mahavira

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Solution

The correct option is A Rishabadeva
Jains believe that there were 23 Tirthankaras before Vardhamana Mahavira, 24th and the last Tirthankara. And according to the Jain belief, an ascetic called Rishabhadeva was the first Tirthankara.

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