Jainism

Jainism (pronounced jayn-izm), traditionally known as Jain Dharma, is a dharmic religion with its origins in the prehistory of India, still practiced today by around 9 million people.

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Dharmic religion - India

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Archaeological evidence from the Indus Valley Civilization (c. 3000?1500 BC) has been cited as attesting to the faith's early existence as shown through seals and other artifacts unearthed since the civilization's discovery in 1921.

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Indus Valley Civilization - 1921

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