Jaina Dharma Ka Itihaas (Vol. 1: Mahaveer ke Purva Jaina Dharma aur Uska Kaal)

Book Detail

• Author: K.C. Jain
• Binding: Hardcover
• Brand: D.K. Printworld (P) Ltd.
• Edition: 1
• Number of Pages: 384
• Release Date: 01-01-2005
• EAN: 9788124603178
• Package Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.8 x 1.3 inches
• Language: Hindi

Description

This detailed historical study of Jainism is divided into three parts, presenting a comprehensive analysis of its evolution, impact, and continuity over centuries.

• Part One explores the historicity of Tirthankaras Parsvanatha and Mahavira, using archaeological and literary evidence. It examines their lives, education, and the socio-political, artistic, and literary conditions of their times.
• Part Two highlights the expansion of Jain Dharma, particularly during the reigns of the Mauryas and Kharavelas, and discusses its golden age (9th-12th centuries CE). It analyzes the role of ruling dynasties like the Cauhanas, Paramaras, and Calukyas in the north, and the Calukyas, Rashtrakutas, and Gangas in the south, in preserving and promoting Jainism through temples, monuments, and religious patronage.
• Part Three focuses on Jainism in the medieval period, particularly under Muslim rule, discussing its decline, survival, and the establishment of pilgrimage sites and historical institutions. Eminent scholars such as Dr. A.H. Nizami, Dr. Surendra Gopal, Dr. Shyam Sunder Nigam, and Dr. Prakash Chandra Jain provide additional insights into the religious, social, and economic aspects of Jainism during this era.

This monumental work is an essential resource for those interested in Jain history, philosophy, and its influence on Indian civilization.