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Chapter V. Jainism in the 14th Century.
In 1297 A. D.' Madhava, a Nagara Bhahmin and minister of Karna Vaghelá of Anahilaváda, sold the liberty of Gujarāta at the gates of Delhi, by inviting Aladdin Khilji to conquer this country. The Muslims 'took possession of this province, plundered and burnt cities, and harassed the people. Gujarăta now experienced a new life. Her people led a dependent life. Their liberty was lost. They had no freedom of conscience. Important offices in the state were captured by the Muslims. Hindu and Jain temples were demolished and mosques erected in their places. Education of the song and daughters of this land was noglected. Sanskrit and Prakrit languages received a step-motherly treatment. For all these and many other evils, Madhava was responsible. Instead of taking
(1) According to some scholars, the Muslims conquered Gujarata in 1299 A. D. Shree Sudharmaswami Gyanbhandar-Umara, Surat www.umaragyanbhandar.com
