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Chapter 1 Siddharāja and the Jains.
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Siddharāja was an enlightened ruler on the throne of Anabilavada. During his reign as well as that of his successor, no man was disabled from holding any office under the crown by reason of his race, language or religion. In other words, career was thrown open to talents, and the talented Jains captured many important offices in the state. Munjala, Santu, Udayana, Asuka, Vägbbata, Ananda, Prithvipāla and Sajjana, were some of the Jain officers who helped Jayasimbadeva in state affairs.'
Munjála was & minister of king Karna and continued to hold office under Siddharāja. Karna had married Mayaņalladevi as his mother desired him to do so, but had not favoured her even with a look. Once he happened to see a woman
1 Desai, Jain Sahityano Itihasa, p. 224.
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