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of the Vimal Vasati informs that renovation was undertaken on a large scale, after the destruction.8 It seems that the Vimal Vasati, the most splendid temple in Abu, was put to the most brutal destruction. Nearly all its Devakulikas, the Garbha Griha, outside walls of the shrines, etc. were demolished. In V.E. 1371, Abu and Chandravati were recaptured by Chauhan Lumbha, as is evident from the Surah inscriptions of the Vimal-Vasati. The renovation of the Vimal Vasati was undertaken between V.E. 1378 to 1396 (1321 to 1338 A.D.) by the family of Shresthis Lolig and Bijad of Mandor and many other families as is evident from various inscriptions and literary records. But their reconstruction of the Garbha-Griha, Gudha-Mandap and some Devakulikas is definitely a work of inferior quality.
There is a covered Mandap between the main temple and Hastishala. When Hir vijay Suri visited Abu in V.E. 1639 (1582 A.D.), there was no such structure in front of the Vimal Vasati. He entered into the temple over some stairs. Obviously, this Mandap10 was added after that date. There are a few Surah10A inscriptions dated V.E. 1371, 1372, 1373, 1489, 1505, 1509 etc. The inscriptions of V.E. 1371 to 1373, refer to the concessions granted by Rao Lumbha. The inscriptions of V.E. 1506, also make a mention of the remissions granted by Maharana Kumbha.
There are in Abu two loose but beautifully inscribed small stone pillars of the 12th century A.D. The one dated V.E. 1226 (1169 A.D.) refers to Mantri Kavadi wholl had the portraits of his parents carved. The other pillar was built by Shravaka Shripal's brother Sobhit, as is apparent12 from the inscription dated V.E. 1212. It seems that these small pillars were part of the
8. Abu II No. 167. 9. ibid No. 1, 3, 4, 20, 21, 54, 77, 78, 107, 138./The Vividh-Tirth-Kalpa
(Arbud - Kalpa) verses 48 and 49. 10. Abu III p. 104. 10A.-Abu II No. 241--243 11. ibid No. 236. 12. ibid No. 237.
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