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(1178 A.D.), the Bhatis constructed a new fort at Jaisalmer, where they shifted their capital. Some sculptures salvaged from the ancient ruins of Lodrava were later on placed in the temples of Jaisalmer. Thiru Shah Bhansalill renovated a Parshwanath temple in V.E. 1675 at Lodrva. The four corner12 temples as mentioned below have also been constructed in it by various members the above family.
Adinath,
South eastern Corner - Southern Corner - North western Corner - North eastern Corner -
Ajitnath. Shambhavanath. Chintamani Parshvanath.
The Torans were addedla to these temples in V.E. 1693. These temples, Torans and other architectural remains were consecrated by Jinraj Suri. The Dadawadi inscription of V.E. 1678, also corroborates14 the same.
The Shatadal yantra inscription is peculiar, as its text having 100 lines has been engraved in such a style which makes the entire epigraph look like a Yantra. Such a style of writing, although popular in manuscripts, is quite rare in stone epigraphs.
Malani :
The territory of Malani is famous for its Jain shrines. The temple complex of Khed, Nokoda, Birampur, Mahoba, Meva Nagar etc. remained in constant worship. At present Nakoda Parshwanath and Nakoda Bhairava are among the notable Jain shrines of western India.
Khed or Lavan Khetak, remained a rich salt source. There were several Jain temples, during the pre-medieval times. It is said that the Jain temple of Nadlai was brought there from Khed through occult powers by Yashobhadra Suri of Sanderakgachchha.
11. Nahar III No. 2544 12. ibid No. 2566, 2568, 2570, 2572 13. ibid No. 2567, 2569, 2571, 2573 14. ibid No. 2498
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