When1: -526
When2: -480
Who: Vardhamana Mahavira [Mahavira, Vardhamana] or Great Hero
What: philosopher
Where: Gulbarga, Karnataka, India
Detail: He lived -550 to -480, founded Jainism [-526], is the 24th and last Jainist saint, is Jina or the Victor, and was in non-Aryan ksatriya caste. After 12 years of self-abuse, he attained enlightenment, omniscience, and release. He had 11 disciples.
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