Ancient Indian History UPPSC 2008 GS-I
Question

Who became the first follower of Mahavira?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: Jamalis

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Jamalis”.

Jamali was the first disciple of Mahavira. Jamali was also Mahavira's son-in-law, and met Mahavira in the village of Kundagrama, where Mahavira was born.

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