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Chapter V. Jainism in the 14th Century.
In 1297 A. D.: Madhava, a Nagara Bhahmir and minister of Karna Vaghela of Anahilayada, sold the liberty of Gujarata at the gates of Delhi, by inviting Aladdin Khilji to conquer this country. The Muslims took possession of this province, plundered and burnt cities, and harassed the people. Gujarăta now experienced a new life. Her people led & dependent life. Their liberty tras lost. They had no freedom of conscience. Important offices in the state were captured by the Muslims. Hindu and Jain temples were demolished and mosques erected in their places Education of the sons and daughters of this land was neglected, Sanskrit and Prakrit languages received & step-motherly treatment. For all these and many other erils, Madhava as responsible. Instead of taking
(1) According to some scholars, the Muslims conquered Gajarata in 1299 A. D.
