Explanation: According to Jain tradition, Mahavira was not the founder of Jainism, but the last of the 24 Tirthankaras or ‘maker of fords’ (ford means a shallow place in river or stream to allow one to walk across).

According to Jaina tradition, Risabha was the founder of the sect. He is considered the first Tirthankara.

Source: Tamil Nadu NCERT