The first Tirthankar of Jain religion was

The correct answer is Rishabhdev.

• The first Tirthankara was Rishabnatha or Rishabhadev.
  • ​He was considered the founder of Jainism.

Key Points

• According to  Jain texts, there is a tradition of 24 Tirthankars.
• Mahavir Swami was the 24th Tirthankar.
• He is considered the real founder of Jainism.
• Parshvanath (Parasnath) was the 23rd Tirthankara of Jainism.
• The discussion of Rishabhdev and Arishtanemi (22nd Tirthankara) is found in Rigveda.
• The apex ascetics of Jainism were revered as 'Tirthankars'.​

Additional Information

• Ajitnath was the second Jain Tirthankara.
• Parshwanath was the 23rd Jain Tirthankara.
• Neminath was the 22nd Jain Tirthankara.