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PUBLISHER'S NOTE
Jain archaeology and history are subjects that have been in a nascent state since long. Although our organisation is not strong enough to launch independent research projects, we try our best to publish whatever is available and is worth publishing. In the past we have given our readers books like Kulpak Teerth, Jainism in Andhra and many others.
This work is a reproduction of a special issue of Jain Journal, concieved and produced by late Shri Ganesh Lalwani. It presents in brief the broad canvas of Jain Archaeology. Its value lies in the inspiration it provides rather than the information it contains. A lot must have changed since it was compiled more than a quarter of a century back. But the vital question is, "Has it changed?"
We leave it to our readers to evaluate and hope that more president, scientific and original research is launched in the fields of Jain archaeology and history.
We like to express our gratitude to late Shri Ganesh Lalwani for giving the permission for this reprint. We also convey our thanks to the office bearers of Jain Bhawan, Calcutta for the said permission and co-operation.
Dr. Sagarmal Jain Director Parshwanath Vidyapeeth Varanasi
M. Vinay Sagar
D.R. Mehta Director
Secretary Prakrit Bharati Academy, Jaipur
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