how many jain tirthankers were chakravarthy
In Jain tradition, 3 Tirthankaras were Chakravarti (universal emperors) in their lives before becoming Tirthankars:
- Shantinath Bhagwan (16th Tirthankar) – was a Chakravarti king before renouncing.
- Kunthunath Bhagwan (17th Tirthankar) – also attained the status of Chakravarti.
- Aranath Bhagwan (18th Tirthankar) – became a Chakravarti emperor (conquering the six continents) and then later renounced. ( jainknowledge.com)
Both Digambar and Shwetambar traditions accept that these three Tirthankars had Chakravarti‑bhav in their previous worldly lives.