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History GK · Q79

Jainism And Buddhism

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 79

Q79

What was the name of the father of Rishabhanatha Tirthankar?

A.
Nabhiraya
Answer
B.
Sambhavnath
C.
Sumitnath
D.
Vasupujya

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
According to Jain traditional accounts, he was born to king Nabhi and queen Marudevi in the north Indian city of Ayodhya, also called Vinita. He had two wives, Sunanda and Sumangala. Sumangala is described as the mother of his ninety-nine sons (including Bharata) and one daughter, Brahmi.