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storey is superior to that of lower storey. The shape of the Tirthankars cut into cell separators is a subsequent expansion to the Khandgiri.
Jain Architecture in the History of India
The Jains, who have contributed to the craft and design field since the early days. Statues of Tirthankar Risabhadeva and figure revealed yogis or key uncovered ideas recorded on some ceramic seals. Artifacts from the ancient Indus Valley civilization found in Mohenjodaro, and beyond the denudated red stone statue are equivalently old. The last one is remarkably similar to focus stone to clean up the image of Jain of Lohanipur (Patna), sometimes attributed Mauryan (fourth BC). King Kharavela of Kalinga as engravings Hathigumpha, who has restored the image of Jain taken from Magadha to (4th century BC). During the period of Satavahana (60 BC to 225 AD), Mathura and Saurastra were the central reign (Shah, 1998, pp. 3-7).
In the Gupta period
It is said that the Gupta period (from 4th to 7th AD) was the splendid time of ancient Indian culture. After the period of Gupta; Kakkula, Vatsaraja and Mahendrapala were Jains rulers in the Pratihara line. Chittod was the capital of Paramaras where Kalakacarya and Haribhadra gave their lives for the change of craftsmanship and design. Jains, in the middle of Candela, Khajuraho, Devagadh, Mahoba, Madanapur, Canderi, Ahar, Papora and Gwalior line wrapped around celebrating his Jainism craftsmanship. Some essential incisions, toranas, images and other sculptural material can be found in Tripuri. As noted in recent times, the status of Bihar has been evident from the early days with regard to Jain culture (Shah, 1998, pp. 13-16).
East India
Jainism has a long history since the ninth century BC just like the 23rd Dharma Chaturyam Tirthankar Sri Parshvanath, who focused on Satya (truth), Ahimsa (quiet), Achaurya (not taken) and Aparigraha (non-possessiveness) that was served. Chaturyam Dharma was the pioneer of Sri Mahavir's religious and social demand. The Eastern India as needed are unequivocally preserved in the ancient history of Jainism. Jainism had a phenomenal support in the time of King Chetaka, the pioneer of Vaishali, Bimbisar (Shrenika) and king Ajatshtru of Shishunaga (642-413 BC), the rulers of
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