Answer

Yes, Mahavira is widely regarded as a real historical person, but science cannot prove his spiritual status like kevalज्ञान, omniscience, or liberation.

Explanation

From a historical point of view, Mahavira is generally accepted as a real figure who lived in ancient India. From a scientific point of view, science can study:

• historical traces
• archaeological context
• ancient texts
• social impact

But science cannot directly verify:

• spiritual enlightenment
• karma
• rebirth
• moksha

So the simplest answer is:

• As a person in history: yes, very likely real
• As a Tirthankar in Jain faith: accepted by Jain Dharma
• As a matter of spiritual truth: science does not have the tools to confirm or deny it

Spiritual Understanding

In Jain Dharma, Mahavira is not only remembered as a historical teacher, but as a Tirthankar who revealed the path of non-violence, self-discipline, and liberation. Science can examine history, but Jain faith understands Mahavira through inner realization, tradition, and scripture.

Takeaway

So, scientifically, Mahavira was most likely a real historical person. But science cannot measure his divine or liberated state. That belongs to the domain of faith and spiritual realization.