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History of Jainism with Special Reference to Mathurā
National Museum and presently Hony. Director/Acārya, Jñāna Pravāha, Vārāṇasī, for his encouragement, suggestions and valuable advice. I am also thankful to him for writing the foreword to this book. I also thank the scholars whose works have been utilised in this book. My wife Bishan Sharma's multiple co-operation was a source of strength to me and I am deeply indebted to her for it.
I am grateful to the authorities of American Institute of Indian Studies, Gurgaon, for providing the photographs included in this book. Last but not least, I am deeply thankful to Shri Susheel K. Mittal, Director, D.K. Printworld (P) Ltd, New Delhi — the publisher of the book - for his genuine interest in its publication, and providing it a fine get-up.
Virendra Kumar Sharma
7-B Geeta Enclave Bank Colony Mathurā — 281 004 24 June, 2002
