Q. Who founded of Jainism in India?
Answer: Mahavira
Notes: According to Jain scriptures, Vardhaman Mahavira, the 24th and last Tirthankara founded Jainism as a faith in the 5th or 6th century B.C. The religion derives its name from the jinas (“conquerors”), a title given to twenty-four great teachers (Tirthankara) through whom their faith was revealed.

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