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Acharya Bhikshu founded which reformist religious sect under Svetambara Jainism?

Acharya Bhikshu founded which reformist religious sect under Svetambara Jainism? Correct Answer Terapanth

Acharya Bhikshu founded Terapanth, reformist religious sect under Svetambara Jainism.

  • Acharya Bhikshu was also known as Swami Bhikanji Maharaj.
  • He founded Terapanth on 28 June 1760 at Kelwa, a small town in Udaipur district of Rajasthan state.
  • He was born in 1726 in Kantaliya.
  • Acharya Bhikshu propagated the ideology of one Acharya, one principle, one thought.
  • Ancala Gaccha was founded by Vardhaman.
  • Kharatara Gaccha was founded by Vardhamana Suri.
  • The Tristutik Gaccha was reformed by Acharya Rajendrasuri.

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