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Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2002 GS-I
Question

Which of the following places in considered a Jain siddha-Kshetra on account of its Association with Parsvanatha:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Sammed Sikhara

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Sammed Sikhara”.

Sammed Shikharji is one of the most important pilgrimage sites for Jains, associated with the 23rd Tirthankara, Parsvanatha. It is located in the state of Jharkhand, India.

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