History of Jainism (In 3 Volumes)

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History of Jainism has been presented here in three parts. The first part tries to prove through the archaeological and literary sources the historicity of Tirthamkara, Parsvanatha and Mahavira, explaining their life and education besides religious, political, social, artistic and literary conditions of their times.

The second part surveys the history of the Jaina dharma, its expansion and significance. The effects of Jaina dharma increased when Mauryas were ruling Magadha and Kharawelas ruled Orissa. No doubt, the period from the 9th to 12th centuries ce was a golden time in the history of Jainism and even traders, labourers and craftsmen were highly influenced by it during Kusana period. Seen geographically, Cauhana, Paramara and Calukya were acting as watchmen for Jainism in the north and in the south it was being nourished by Calukya, Rastrakuta and Ganga (Kingdoms). Many Jaina temples were constructed, monuments erected in honour of their deities. This part illustrates the many ways in which Jainism was served by the Jaina monks, saints, scholars and the politicians and answers questions such as: What kind of religious and social unions were made after the division and what were their traditional characteristics? How were the different leagues and monastries of Jaina sages made? What was the lineage of various castes and how they originated?

The third part, associated with the middle ages of Jainism, describes that even though there was Muslim rule, still many organizations were sponsored with the influence of Jainism. Truthfully, there was a decline in Jainism during the middle ages but it remained protected. Many pilgrimages and historical places were established with the great influence of Jainism. Dr A.H. Nizami has written here about the Muslim reign, conditions of Jainism and also about the admirable Jainas. Dr Surendra Gopal has described the social and financial conditions prevailing at this period. Dr Shyam Sunder Nigam has penned on the middle ages of India and Dr Prakash Chandra Jain has written about the Jaina religion in the Middle Ages in Malwa region.

This monumental work will be a treat for the minds and eyes of people curious about Jainism.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR K.C. Jain

Kailash Chand Jain, born on April 21, 1930 in Maroth of Nagaur Distt., Rajasthan, completed his graduation with a scholarship from Rajasthan University in the year 1951 and his post graduation in 1953.  He attained a Doctorate (Ph. D) in 1956 and D.Lt. in 1963.  He worked in Government Maharaja College, Jaipur (1955-1963) and later served at Govt. College in Ajmer, Kishangarh and Sirohi.  Jain has been associated with Institute of Indian History and Culture, School of Ancient Studies and Research as Professor during 1979-80 and also got the senior fellowship of the Indian Council of Historical Research (1990-93).He was also an honourary member of several academic institutions like International conference of Oriental Studies, Delhi; All India Oriental Conference; Indian History Congress; Institute of Historical Studies; Indian Numismatic Society; Epigraphical Soceity; Rajasthan History Congress; and Madhya Pradesh History Congress.

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Title
History of Jainism (In 3 Volumes)
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Edition
1st ed.
Publisher
ISBN
8124605475, 9788124605479
Length
xxix+1284p., xviii; Maps; B/w Plates; Appendices; Glossary; Bibliography; Index; 23cm.
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