How many rings of power were created in the Lord of the Rings universe?

In the Lord of the Rings universe, a total of twenty rings of power were created. These rings were created by the Elven-smiths of Eregion under the guidance of the Dark Lord Sauron. The rings were created for different races including Dwarves, Men, and Elves. Each ring had unique powers, and the nine rings given to Men were eventually corrupted by Sauron, turning their bearers into the terrifying Nazgul.

The three most powerful rings were made for the Elves and were called the Three Rings of Power. These rings were created by Celebrimbor, one of the greatest Elven-smiths, without Sauron's knowledge. The Three Rings were used by Galadriel, Gandalf, and Elrond to resist the power of the One Ring.

It is important to note that the One Ring, which is the focus of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, was not made with the other twenty rings. Sauron created the One Ring to rule over the other rings of power and control the wearers of the other rings. The One Ring was eventually destroyed by Frodo Baggins and the Fellowship of the Ring.