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evidence. The time assigned to these castes is also not correct. From the historical point of view, most of these castes came into existence between the eighth and thirteenth century A.D., the time of golden age for Jainism in Rajasthan. Gotras of these castes were formed gradually afterwards. This can be proved because these are found mentioned in inscriptions and prasastis of manuscripts of this period. The name of the castes indicates that most of the people of these respective towns must have accepted Jainism.
REFERENCES
1. Catalogue of the Manuscripts in the Pattana Bhandaras, p. 370. 2. Prabandhachintamani, p. 110. 3. E.I. XI, pp. 30-32. 4. Ibid, pp. 43-36. 5. Annual Report, Rajputana Museum, Ajmer, 1922-23, No. 9. 6. Rajaputana ke Jaina, Vira, p. 341. 7. Surisvara aura Samrat Akbar. 8. Kharataragochchha Brihadgurvavali. 9. Annual Report, Rajputana Museum, 1934-35, No. 17.
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