Jain Journal 1984 07

Author(s): Jain Bhawan Publication
Publisher: Jain Bhawan Publication

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JULY, 1984
It seems that some Lichhavis came with princess Trisala from Vaisali and settled down at this place. In due course of time this place came to be known as Lachhwad.
From the aforesaid discussions, it has become clear that the Janmasthan near Lachhwad was actually the birth place of Bhagavan Mahavira.
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