Who was the first Jain tirthankara?

Vardhaman Mahavira

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Parshvanatha

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Rishabhanatha

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Vasupujya

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The correct option is B Rishabhanatha
Tirthankara (or Jina) in Jainism is one who has attained infinite knowledge and liberation from the cycle of rebirth (moksha). He possesses avadhijana (super human cognition or psychic power through which he can perceive distant objects and foresee future events). Rishabhanatha was the first Tirthankara and Vardhaman Mahavira the last.

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