Jain Inscriptions of Rajasthan

SR No.: 001596
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Ramvallabh Somani
Publisher: Rajasthan Prakrit Bharti Sansthan Jaipur
Publication Year: 1982
Total Pages: 350
Language: English
Classification: Book_English, Art, & History
File Size: 17 MB

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had four sons named Sohi, Dega, Dessal, and Kuladhar. During the 12th and 13th centuries A.D. when business activities escalated in western Rajasthan this family also became wealthy. Dessal took part in Sangh-yatras several times. He also installed icons of the Tirthankars at Siddhachal, Girinar, Khambhat and Sanchor. His descendants continued to be prosperous. Dessal had three sons named Gosal, Gajapati and Bhim from Demati and two sons Mohan and Soha from Mai. It seems that Gosal's grandson Bijad and Bhim's grandson Lolig were responsible for undertaking the repairs of Vimal Vasati. It also seems that Kuladhar's descendants and Dessal's great grandson Lakham did not actively participate in this activity and renovated only a Devakulika each. In order to commemorate the event, the icons of Gosal, Suhag devi Guna devi, Mahan singh, Minal devi etc. were set up in the Gudh Mandap, of Vimal Vasati in V. E. 1398.
Other families of Mandor :
In V.E. 1380 Navalakha38 Rasal's grandson and Rajpal's son Nemi chandra installed the icons of the Chatur-Vimshati-Patta known as Mandovar-Mulanayak and the icon of Adinath. These were consecrated by Dada Jin kushal Suri of Kharatargachchha. Some other Jain families were also residing at Mandor. Nahata Samara's descendants, Sodha, Rana, Jawad, Bhavad etc. of Mandor installed a Nandishvar patta38A at Jaisalmer in V.E. 1518. The Kharatargachchha-Pattavali mentions that a grand celebration was arranged at Mandor in V.E. 1528 and 1534. Several names of Jain Shresthis are recorded in the above Pattavali.
Inscriptions of Pethad Kumar :
Pragvat Pethad Kumar was a resident of Sanderak. Many details about his ancestors are recorded in colophons of MSS and inscriptions. Later on, this family moved to Bijapur. Pethad had six brothers. His name is often recorded in connection with religious and generous activities. He renovated several Jain temples of Rajasthan, which had become the prey of islamic intolerance.
38. Bikaner No. 1 and 2. 38A. Nahar III No. 2116.