Jainism in Gujarat

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

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dandanayaka of Chitoda 7s We do not know who this Sajjana vas. He was probably the dandanayaka of Saurastra in the time of Siddharāja and built the stone temple on Giradára. In V.S. 1210, 1213 and 1216, Vaijaladeva was the dandaniyaka of Nadola 76 In V.S. 1222, Āmbaka, son of Rāniga, was the dandanayaka of Saurastra.??
Among the simants of Kumārapala, there were Vapanadeva of Godhra, Paramāra Somešvara of Kiradu, Albañadova of Nadole and many others 78 They were required to serve their overlord personally and many a time lived at Anahilapataka We have already seen how Dbaravarsha of Chandravati accompanied Amrabhata, in his expedition against Mallikarjuns and Albanadeva vent against the rebel chiefs of Saurastra If they incurred the displeasure of their overlord, they were deposed.
Like his predecessor Siddharaja, Kumarapala was & great patron of learning and the learned The most learned man of this age
76. Epig. Ind , II, p. 422 76. Praehina Jaina Lekha Sangraha, No. 326; Gujaratano Madhyakalına Rajput Ilahas, II, p. 320. 77. Prachina Jaina Lekha Sangraha, Nos. 50-51. 78. Gujaratano Madhyahalin Itrhasa, II,. PP 3234.