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inscriptions ranging33 between V.E. 1245 and 1291 have been found. His parents were Udaisingh and Udai Shri. The Vimal Vasati inscriptions dated V.E. 1245 of Devakulika No. 45 informs us that he was a follower of Yasobhadra suri of Sanderakagachchha. A similar information is preserved in the inscription34 from Madari dated V.E. 1288 and the Lunig-Vasati inscription of V.E. 1291. A few of his inscriptions are also noticed from the Jalore area. The Prabandh-Chintamani has an anecdote about him according to which he had pointed out certain flaws in the architectural details of the Lunig Vasati. He was on good terms with Vastupal and was responsible for an alliance between Udaisingh and Viradhaval Baghela. Someshwar in his Kirti-Kaumudi, describes him as a great poet, surpassing even Abhinand, Magh and Kalidas in poetic excellence, If we believe the Puratan-Prabandh Sangrah, he remained on his ministerial post upto V.E. 1300.
Bagherawal Jija and Punya singh of Chittor :
The Jain Kirti Stambh of Chittor was constructed by the family of Bagherawal Jija and Punya singh. An inscription pertaining to35 the Stambh, edited by the Author, contains a detailed account of this family. The progenitor of this family was Dinak, who had a son named Nay. He constructed several temples. His son Jija was renowned personage. He built the temples at Chittor and Khohar (near Chittor). The construction of Jain Kirti Stambh was begun by him. But he died before he could complete it. His son Punya singh35 completed the structure which was consecrated by Dharma Chandra of the tradition of Kundakundacharya. A good number of inscriptions engraved at Chittor, reveal that this family took great interest in religious activities. It seems that Alauddin's invasion on Chittor, forced this family to move to central India. Some inscriptions of the descendants of Punya singh dated V.E. 1541 have been noticed there.
33. ibid No. 150, 151, 359 and 361, 34. Jain Satya Prakash Vol. II No. pp. 22 543-44. 35. Edited by Author in the Anekant April, 1968.
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