Encyclopaedia of Jaina Studies Vol 01 Jaina Art and Architecture

SR No.: 006774
Original Sutra Author: N/A
Author: Sagarmal Jain, Others
Publisher: Parshwanath Vidyapith
Publication Year: 2010
Total Pages: 726
Language: English
Classification: Book_English
File Size: 51 MB

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Encyclopaedia of Jaina Studies
branches of the Cäpotkatas, one ruling at Anahillapätaka Durlabharāja was succeeded by Bhima I (c. A.D. (modern Patan) and the other at Vardhamānapura 1023-1065) who had to face a disastrous inroad of (modern Wadhwan), both in Gujarat. We know of eight Mahmud of Ghazni. He ousted his feudatory Paramāra Cāpotkața rulers of Anahillapātaka of whom Vanarāja Dhandhuka of Abu and appointed Vimala as the governor was the first and Bhübhata the last. Not much is known of that province. He joined hands with Kalacuri about their political career, but this is known for certain Lakşmikarna and attacked Paramāra Bhoja of Dhārā; that Bhübhata was killed and his kingdom occupied by in the battle that ensued Paramāra Bhoja died. During the Caulukya king Mülarāja I in A.D. 941. The main the reign of Bhīma the Caulukyas grew in power and religion of the kingdom was saivism. Jainism also prosperity, and Jainism enjoyed the patronage of the flourished as Vanarāja himself built the Pañcāsara nobility as well. This is evident from the famous Adinātha Pārsvanātha temple in his newly founded capital of temple built by Vimala at Abu. Another beautiful temple, Anahillapāțaka. The main portion of the Adinātha temple dedicated to Mahāvīra, was built at Kumbharia. Probably, at Vadnagar also belongs to this period.
the Sambhavanātha temple at Taranga was also built The Căpotkata family of Vardhamanapura has during his reign. seven rulers in order of succession. The first of these Bhima I was followed by his son Karna (c. A.D. was Mahāvarāha and the last, Dharanīvarāha. Mūlarāja 1065-1093) who ably maintained the kingdom. He also occupied Vardhamānapura in A.D. 951 by ousting married Mayanallādevī, the daughter of the Kadamba Dharanivaräha. During the reigns of these rulers Jainism king of Goa. Jainism continued to flourish at this time. seems to have flourished in the kingdom. This is evident This is evident from a beautiful temple of Sāntinātha from the Harivarśapuräna which makes mention of two built at Kumbharia. Jaina temples at Vardhamānapura which do not exist Karna was succeeded by his son Jayasimha (c. A.D. now.
1093-1143). He was the most powerful king of the The Caulukyas of Anahillapāțaka (c. A.D. dynasty. He led successful campaigns in all the directions 950-1300) - The Caulukyas, popularly known as and had friendly relations with the Cāhamānas of Solankis, were a powerful dynasty of Gujarat with Sākambhari, the Kalacuris of Dāhala and the Anahillapätaka as their capital city. Mūlarāja I (c. A.D. Gāhadavälas of Kannauj. During his time the Caulukya 941-996) founded the Caulukya rule at Anahillapätaka power reached its climax and the state of Jainism was by killing Cāpotkata Bhūbhata in A.D. 941. He extended very high. This is clearly demonstrated by the presence his empire in the west and south by defeating of four magnificent Jaina temples, viz. the Pärsvanātha Dharanivarāha of Vardhamānapura, Lākhā of Kutch, and the Neminātha temples at Kumbharia, the Neminātha and Bärappa of Lāta. He was succeeded by his son temple at Girnar and the Jaina temple at Sejakpur. Cāmundarāja (c. A.D. 996-1009) and the latter by his Jayasimha was succeeded by Kumārapäla (c. A.D. sons Vallabharāja and Durlabharāja (c. A.D. 1009-1023), 1143-1172). He fought a successful battle against who kept the empire intact left by Mūlarāja. Saivism Cāhamāna Armorāja of Sākambharī, annexed Mālavā by continued to hold its grounds at Anahillapāțaka during killing its ruler Paramāra Ballāla, defeated Kalacuri this period as well, but Jainism (Svetāmbara) also enjoyed Gayakarņa of Dāhala, and included Konkan by killing the royal patronage as Mūlarāja founded a Jaina temple its ruler Mallikarjuna. His empire stretched from Chitor in the capital and Durlabharaja built a monastery there. in the north to the Tapti in the south and Bhilsa in But they do not survive today. The only extant Jaina the east to Saurashtra and Kutch in the west. He was temple of this period stands at Than.
a Saiva in the early days of his life, but later he turned