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Q: Parshvanatha who was the Son of a Kshatriya and King Ashwasena of Benaras, became a Jain Tirthankara ____.
  • A. 23
  • B. 24
  • C. 1
  • D. 2
Correct Answer: Option A - Ashwasen's son Parshvanath was the 23rd Tirthankara of Jainism. His insignia was snake. The first Tirthankar of Jainism was Rishabhadeva (Adinatha) whose insignia was Taurus (Bull).
A. Ashwasen's son Parshvanath was the 23rd Tirthankara of Jainism. His insignia was snake. The first Tirthankar of Jainism was Rishabhadeva (Adinatha) whose insignia was Taurus (Bull).

Explanations:

Ashwasen's son Parshvanath was the 23rd Tirthankara of Jainism. His insignia was snake. The first Tirthankar of Jainism was Rishabhadeva (Adinatha) whose insignia was Taurus (Bull).