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Mahavira attained Kaivalya (supreme knowledge) on the bank of which river?

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AGanga
BNiranjana
CYamuna
DRijupalika
Correct Answer: RijupalikaYour Answer: D

Explanation

Mahavira is traditionally said to have attained kevala-jnana near Jrimbhikagrama on the bank of the Rijupalika River, under a sal tree. The Niranjana is associated with the Buddha’s enlightenment region, while Ganga and Yamuna are not the traditional Jain location.

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