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Jaina Rock-Cut Caves in Western India
Junnar 302 Chandor 303
Other architectural remains 303 Bhamer 304
Epigraphic references 304; Other architectural remains 305 Mohida-tarf-haveli 306 Dhumalwadi or Nandagiri 306
Chapter 5 Cultural Milieu of Jaina Caves: Socio-Religious Background 309-342 Socio-religious Background 309 Jainism in Maharashtra 311 Overview of general trends in the spread of Jainism 311
Early Phase: South India 312; North India 313; Central India 313; Western India 314
Later Phase 315 History and Development of Jainism in Maharashtra 316
List of Jaina remains in Maharashtra 317
Jaina strongholds in Maharashtra 327 Socio-Religious and Economic base of Jainism in Maharashtra 329
Religious practices 329 Sub-sects 331
Digambara sub-sects mentioned in the inscriptions from Maharashtra 333
Svetambara communities 335 Interaction with other religions 335 Patronage 336 Rise in popularity of Jainism in post 9th-10th century CE period 338
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Chapter 6 Conclusion Architectural features of the caves 345 Iconographic features 346 Iconographic development 347 Paintings 349 Inter-site relationships 349 Selection of site location 350 Socio-economic base 351
References
357-374
Glossary of Architectural Terms
375-377
Index
378-384
