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pilgrimage to the holy Satrunjaya Hill. In A. D. 1596, he died, 180
Among the prominent pupils of Hiravijayasuri, we may mention Santichandra, Bhānuchandra and Vijayasenasūri. Sántichandra, the well-known author of the Kripärasakośa, vas a great debater. In A. D. 1576-7, he defeated Vadıbhushana, a Digambara monk, in the Court of Nārāyana of Idar. He won another victory over Digambara Gunachandra at Jodhpur.181
Bhanuchandra, another prominent pupil of Hıravjayasūri, persuaded Akbar to repeal the pilgrim tax on the Satrunjaya Hill. Vijayasenasūri who was honoured by Akbar had defeated Digambara Bhushana in a debate at Surat, pleased Khankhana, Suba of Ahmedabad, by his sermon, set up many Jain images and advised the Jains to repair the temples at many places of pilgrimage 182
In the Hairakayuga, Bhāmā Shah, an Oswal Jain, rendered glorious and meritorious services to Mewad by laying down his wealth at the feet
( 180 ) Jarn Sahutyano Itrhãs, pp. 552-3, 548, (181) Ibid, p. 553. ( 182 ) Ibid, pp. 554-5 18
