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What was the name of the father of Rishabhanatha Tirthankar?

A. Nabhiraya

B. Sambhavnath

C. Sumitnath

D. Vasupujya

Answer: Option A

Solution(By Examveda Team)

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.

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