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Who Was Mahavir Swami's Daughter?
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Quick Answer
Mahavira, the 24th Tirthankara of Jainism, had a daughter named Priyadarshana (also known as Anojjā).
Detailed Answer
Mahavira, also known as Vardhamana, was the 24th and last Tirthankara in Jainism, traditionally dated to around 599 BCE. According to Jain historical sources, particularly the Śvetāmbara tradition, Mahavira was married to Yashoda, and they had a daughter named Priyadarshana, who is also referred to as Anojjā. This information is consistent across various Jain texts and historical accounts, which mention Priyadarshana as Mahavira's only child.
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