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Mahavira
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Mahavira [ˌmɑːhəˈvɪərə]
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(Biographies / Mahavira, Vardhamana (599 bc-527 bc) M, Indian, MISC: ascetic, RELIGION: religious teacher, RELIGION: founder of Jainism) the title of Vardhamana 599-527 bc, Indian ascetic and religious teacher, regarded as the founder of Jainism


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