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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Since we do not find any mention of poet Parame h before Bha raka Jinasena's composition, we can infer that that poet Parame h was perhaps a contemporary of poet Mah sena, author of Sulocan kath in and around V.N. 12th century.
Prevailing political conditions during the time of 43rd successor's pontiff of Lord Mah v ra's tradition
and 44th
R rak a dynasty king Amoghavar a ruled during the time of 43rd pontiff c rya Lak m vallabha and 44th pontiff c rya R ma Sw m. King Amoghavar a was considered as the one of the most powerful kings of his time i.e. V.N. 14th century. He had unquestionable faith in and practice of Jainism. Even after being the most powerful king, he had greater inclination towards religious and literary activities.
King Govinda-III, father of king Amoghavar a was the most powerful king of R rak a dynasty. Amoghavar a was born in a place called
r bhavana of his cantonment located on the banks of river Narmad in V.N. 1329 (802AD). After the birth of Amoghavar a, his father achieved many spectacular feats.
King Govinda-III during his rule (V.N. 1321-1341) of twenty years made R rak a dynasty of Malakheda into a very powerful empire. After his death, his son Amoghavar a ascended to the throne of grand R rak a Empire.
Amoghavar a was only twelve years of age when he ascended to the throne of grand R rak a Empire. Seeing his very young age, it was natural that his own greedy and unfaithful ministers, enemy kings and neighbour - Kings were thirsty for the empire would raise their heads in revolt against him. Even though he was very young, still Amoghavar a acted with extreme courage and intelligence. With the help of his cousin brother, Karka ruler of L aprade a and his defence forces chief Bamkaiya, he crushed all revolt one after the other. In this way he had to struggle for 46 years. The last eighteen years of his life were very peaceful.
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