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Who is the founder of Jainism ?

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Who is the founder of Jainism ?
posted Apr 26, 2017 by Ranjith Havaldar

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Jainism is somewhat similar to Buddhism, of which it was an important rival in India. It was founded by Vardhamana Jnatiputra or Nataputta Mahavira (599-527 BC), called Jina (Spiritual Conqueror), a contemporary of Buddha.

answer May 4, 2017 by Manikandan J
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