HISTORY ONE-LINER (Jainism)
ONE-LINER HISTORY NOTE FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMS Jainism 1. Vardhamana Mahavira was believed to have born in 540 BC in Kundala Grama in Vaishali the capital of Vajji. Now it is in Mussafar district in Bihar. 2. He belonged to Jnatrika Kshatriya clan. 3. Mahavira’s family was connected with the royal family of Magadha. 4. The word ‘ Jaina ’ was originated from the word ‘ Jina ’ which means conqueror. 5. Jainism speaks about 24 thinthankaras. Mahavira was the 24th Thirthankara, who is considered as the founder of Jainism. 6. Rishabha was the first Thirthankara. Neminath and Parswanatha were the 22nd and 23rd Thirthankaras respectively. 7. Bhagavatapurana, Vishnupurana, Vayupurana, etc mentions about Rishabhadeva....