Yes, thers is the evolution of knowledge by 24 great Tirthankeras at different times who were known as Nirgrantha, Shramans and now modern Jainism. its a archaeological fact that the Jainism is the most Ancient living faith on this earth. and though there are very little or few archaeological findings outside India but the inter relation of different kings and dynasties in now modern Pakistan, Afganistan to Middle East. There was great trade from India to middle east and far Europe and majority of traders from India were Jains. Further there were Gymnosophist in middle east and europe who must have direct or indirect relation to Nude Jain Saints in India. So all these things have to be looked from this perspective and further research has to be made.
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Jainism and Buddhism spread quickly through India because they offered equality. The previous social system was the caste system, and so when Buddhism and Jainism were introduced, it was most popular among the poor, because it offered a chance to be equal to the wealthy. They were also popular among women.
South India
ashoka
India
In North and Central India
There are a number of religions throughout India. Of course Hinduism is the most widespread, but there are also Christians, Muslims, Buddhists, and others from the lesser known faiths of Jainism and Sikhism.
India
Yes it did.
jainism
It is mostly practiced in India
Mahavira is considered the founder of Jainism.
jainism is basically practised in India. There are approx. 80 lac followers of jainism i.e. 8 millions