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Jains. Vimalsha was a very capable and outstanding commander in several respects.
Vimalsha built the first temple in the 11th Century A.D. at a cost of 180 million Rupees. The second temple, called Lunig Vasahi, was built by two brothers - Vastupal and Tejpal, in the memory of their elder brother, in the 13th Century A.D., at a cost of 120 million Rupees. The stories associated with the architects of these two temples are presented here.
Stories After Bhagwan Mahavir
Mulraj, the founder of the Solanki dynasty, had an advisor named Vir Mahattam. His wife's name Virmati. They had three sons named Nedh, Vimal, and Chahil. While they were still very young, father renounced worldly life and became a monk. Their mother then went to her parents' place and raised her sons with love and care. Nedh was very intelligent and grew up to be a wise, considerate youth, vimal was bold and smart. He liked horseback riding and archery. He steadily gained expertise in those and in due course turned out to be a well known equestrian and an accomplished archer.
VIMALSHA
he Solanki dynasty was the golden
period for the state of Gujarat, India, when the authority and prosperity of the state reached its peak. The credit for putting Gujarat in this position mainly goes to the king's chancellors and commanders who were at the helm of affairs. It is interesting to know that many of the chancellors and some of the commanders of that period were
As the sons grew older, their mother brought them back to the capital city of Patan so that they could pursue a career of their choice. In line with their interests. Nedh joined the royal court
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