Correct Answer: Pawapuri
Subject: history
Explanation: Mahavira (Vardhamana), the 24th and last Tirthankara, attained Nirvana (Moksha) at Pawapuri (Apapapuri) in Bihar at the age of 72, around 527 BCE. This event also marks the beginning of the Jain calendar (Vira Nirvana Samvat). Key facts about Mahavira: Born at Kundagrama (near Vaishali), parents were Siddhartha (father, Kshatriya chief) and Trishala (mother, Lichchhavi princess). He attained Kevala Jnana at Jrimbhikagrama on the banks of the Rijupalika river at age 42. Rajgir is associated with Magadha. Sarnath is where Buddha gave his first sermon.
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