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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
He is the popular Jain proponent who renounced all his wealth at the age of 30.
A
Asrava
B
Mahavira
C
Parshva
D
Rishabhanatha
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Vardhamana was born in 6th century BCE into a royal Jain family in Bihar, had a wealthy upbringing, and at 30, renounced both.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is believed that the Mahavira passed away and attained moksha (liberation from the cycle of birth and death) at the age of 72 in 468 BC at a place called Pavapuri near modern Rajgir in Bihar.

Detailed explanation-3: -During the 6th century BCE, Mahāvīra became one of the most influential teachers of Jainism.

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