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Who was the first Tirthankara of Jain religion for whom historical evidences are present?

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Mahavira
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Adinatha
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Parshvanatha
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Rishabhanatha
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Solution

The correct option is C Parshvanatha
In Jain tradition, a person who propagates religious knowledge is called Tirthankara. He is said to have preceded by about 250 years Mahavira.

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