The book is on the development of Jainism in southern Karnataka from the time of its emergence in the region after the fourth century AD to AD 1565. Examining numerous inscriptions and literary works of the time, studying Jain historical monuments, it reconstructs the stages of development of Jainism concentrating on the rise and development of centers of Jainism like Sravanbelagola and Humcha which became the capital of Santara dynasty and a sacred place ...
