how many tirthankar in total
There are 24 Tirthankars in Jain Dharma in the present time cycle.
They are the enlightened spiritual teachers who re-established the Jain path of right faith, right knowledge, and right conduct.
The 1st Tirthankar is Bhagwan Rishabhdev.
The 24th Tirthankar is Bhagwan Mahavir.