Jainism is the oldest religion in the world along with Hinduism and Buddism. Western Scholars once believed Jainism as the hearsay of Hinduism and Buddism. Today, they are considered a separate religion.
Who founded Jainism?
According to history, Jainism flourished from the 7th–5th century BCE in the Ganges basin of eastern India. The Jain believe that Jainism has no historical founder.
Belief of Jainism