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Emperor Kumarapal, who was converted to Jainism. Ashyaraja patronised the Jains and gave commands for the full observance of Ahimsa in his kingdom on certain days in the year. He made over the village of Sevadi as Jagir to his son Katukaraj, which was famous for the temple of Viranatha, the 24th Tirthankara. His son Alhanadeva was also an ardent lover of Jainism. He fought many battles for his king Emperor Kumarapal and like his father issued commands for the stopping of Himsa on the 8th, 11th and 14th day of every lunar fortnight, In 1162 A, D, he made a grant in favour of the temple of Jina Mahavira at Nadoll. Jainism flourished well under him. · The Parihara Rajputs were lords of Kanauj. King Bhoja (480-890 A. D.) was a powerful ruler of the whole of Northern India. He honoured the Jain guru Bappasuri. King Kakkuka was another Pratihara ruler and ruled at Mandor (Rajputana). He became famous for his victories over the Kings of Maru, Meda, Valla, Gurjar and the Bhillas. He constructed his victory pillars at Mandor and Rohitsakupa. He was a Sanskrit scholar and a follower of Jainism. He had built a temple of Jinendra”.
1. Tank, Dictionary of Jain Biography ( Arrah ), p. 43. 2. Ojha, loc. cit, pp. 148-149.
