The last Trithankara in Jain tradition is: A. Rishabhanath B. Aristhanemia C. Vardhamana Mahavira D. Ajitnath

Rishabhanath
Aristhanemia
Vardhamana Mahavira
Ajitnath

The correct answer is: C. Vardhamana Mahavira

Vardhamana Mahavira was the 24th and last Tirthankara of Jainism. He was born in 599 BCE in Kundagrama, a village in Bihar, India. He renounced his royal life at the age of 30 and spent the next 60 years wandering as an ascetic, preaching the Jain doctrine of non-violence and compassion. He attained moksha (liberation) at the age of 72.

The other options are incorrect:

  • Rishabhanath was the first Tirthankara of Jainism. He is said to have lived in the 9th Manvantara.
  • Arishtanemi was the 11th Tirthankara of Jainism. He is said to have lived in the 12th Manvantara.
  • Ajitnath was the 14th Tirthankara of Jainism. He is said to have lived in the 13th Manvantara.