Q. Who was first disciple of Mahavira?
Answer: Jamali
Notes: Jamali, who was husband of Anonja Priyadarshini, was the first disciple of Tirthankara Mahavira. He also was Mahavira’s son-in-law. He met Mahavira in the Kundagrama village where Mahavira was born. Jamali took vow along with five hundred of the warrior caste.

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