Jain Legend Vol 3

Author(s): Hastimal Maharaj, Shuganchand Jain, P S Surana
Publisher: Hastimal Maharaj Shugan C Jain P S Surana

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ar i of Dh rpadra gaccha) composed 'Dharmopade a' of 98 verses and its commentary with 5778 verses.
Political atmosphere prevailing
Rule of Kalabhrom throughout the state of Tamilnadu
From the writings in Periyapur am, a historical fact of great significance emerges. In 6th century A.D i.e V.N. 11th century, Kalabhrom with the aid of a very powerful and strong army created havoc throughout the state of Tamilnadu amd defeated the long established rules of P dya, Pallava, Col and Cera, the four powerful dynasties ruling in different parts of the state of Tamilnadu. He thus brought the entire state of Tamilnadu under his rule. Immediately on ascending to the throne of Tamilnadu, Kalabhrom adopted Jainism as his religion. At that time, the Jains were innumerable in numbers in Tamilnadu.
When Kalabhrom defeated Pandya rule and brought the same under his rule for some time, as per the writings in 'Velvikumd D napatra', he was called as 'Mutt r ina' as he had defeated the rulers of three provinces namely Pandya, Cera and Col.
It cannot be established firmly as to the place from where Kalabhrom came. However it can be definitely said that he was a native of southern India. After a short while of the establishing his rule till K ver and establishment of Dravida congregation in Madurai, Kalabhrom in a short time invaded and defeated the three provinces ruled by Pandya, Col and Cera dynasties and brought them under his rule.
Kalabhrom ruled the entire state of Tamilnadu for approximately 50 years. Kadumgona of Pandya dynasty and ruler of Madurai from one side and Pallavar ja Simhavi u, ruler of K mc from the other side organized a well planned armed attack on Kalabhrom and succeeded in finishing the rule of Kalabhrom.
Pallavar ja Simhavi u, ruler of K mch was not content after defeating Kalabhrom. He defeated all the rulers till K ver. He thus extended his rule from K mc to K ver.
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