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PREFACE TO THE FIRST EDITION
community, which was responsible for moulding it as an antiBrahmanical religious system.
In vol. I, I have outlined the history of Jainism from the earliest time to AD 1000. In vol. II, I will endeavour to cover the period between AD 1000 and 1500, and which shall in addition shall also have chapters on Jaina Iconography and Philosophy.
My work is principally based on the original sources and the views expressed are entirely mine. This is the first systematic historical study of Jainism, and I hope it will be well received by the academic world. For any misprints and other errors, I can only crave the indulgence of my readers.
Calcutta
14 March 1978
A.K. CHATTERJEE
