Groups the spreadevent entries documenting Jainism's spread and consolidation within the Indian subcontinent, including its patronage under regional dynasties and its establishment of distinct community centers across western and southern India, and its later diaspora migration. Belongs here: any event marking Jainism's geographic or institutional establishment in a new region or under a new patron. Does not belong here: the teachings of individual Jain figures with no spread component; the spread events of any other tradition.
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1. Wikipedia, Jainism (source)
Wikipedia contributors, WikipediaWikipedia Jainism, lead section, cultural-origin statement
Jainism...is an Indian religion that teaches a path toward spiritual purity and enlightenment.
Wikipedia Jainism, body text, era statement
The 24th and final tirthankara, Mahavira c. 6th or 5th century BCE, was a contemporary of the Buddha.
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