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kapardin and the crown types of headreses for Tirthankaras or Buddha are not seen, to indicate their association with the Gupta period.
Moreover, after 10th century A.D., there was an attempt to show the head protrubernece in Buddhist and Jain divinities. Again there was a revival during 12th century. In general, the sculptural tradition of the circular form of Prabhamandala ends by about 12th century A.D. The evidence suggest that the sculptures and the original temple may be placed between 10th and 12th century A.D. (plate 44)
(ii.) SUHANIA (B) Just opposite to the ancient mound in the village, lying in the south-western corner, another collection of ancient Jain sculptures were installed. Most of them stand to height of 1.20 m. and have a width of 75 cm.
Iconographically, these are different from the sculptures discussed earlier. Their difference lies, not only in height, but more plainer with less ornamentation. But there is a stress on giving the symbols like moon, lion, etc. on the pedestals, indicating Chandraprabha and Mahavira, although the Tirthankaras are plain with their pratiharyas. Among these most important are the standing Tirthankaras in separate rectangular penels.
Dating : It looks as though after the Kushan period, there was no attempt to portray Jain sculptures, mainly because of the stress given to Hinduism during the time of Guptas. However, there seemed to be a revival after the Hun invasion, who showed some interest in Jain traditions.
In this context, it has to be stated that the evidence of Toramana, the Kun King was recorded in an inscription found at Eran. Another inscription of Mihiragula and his son was obtained from Gwalior itself. From other accounts, it could be stated that Huns had the status of maharajadhiraja.
More concrete evidence of the association of Huns with Jainism comes from Jain text Kuvalayamala dated to Saka 700 of Toramana (778 A.D.). According to the text, Toramana lived at Pawaya.
Considering the above accounts, the sculptures of Suhania (B) may be dated to 8th centuray A.D.
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