Jainism in Gujarat

Author(s): Chimanlal Bhailal Sheth
Publisher: Godiji Jain Temple Mumbai

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Siddharaja to fulfil his vový by breakiðg, into Dhārā made of flour.
Munjala is said to have taken an impotant part in the capture of Dhärā. When Siddharāja was thinking of raisingt he siege of Dhara, he posted his confidential emissaries in all the important places in the city They all began to talk on the capture of Dhära, and by this device succeeded in knowing that an attack on the southern gate would crown their labours with success. The king, knowing this fact, brought his army to the southern gate tower of the fort, and headed the assault in person His elephant Yasahpataha, then, broke two of the three gates. Siddharaja entered the city, and taking Yaśovarman prisoner, returned to Anabılavāda*
- Jayasimba's victory orer Yasorarman of Malta
is certainly historical. It is confirmed by the Chaulokya copperplates wherein Jayasimha is called
Avantinātha as well as by Hemachandra, Arısiwha, - Somesrara and other chroniclers. As Munjala .: FAS & winistor of Siddharaja, it is credible, as BP 3 Tavnes, Prabanthachintamani, p 86 4 Tarney,
Prabandhachintamani, pp 86-7. 5 Prasasti to the Ff Siddha-Homa, F, 18; Suhritas inhertana, II, 34, Kirtim
Kaumudi, Il, 31-32.