About the Book: History Of Jainism Set Of 3 Vols
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
Tirthankara, Parshvanatha 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 ninth to
twelfth centuries ce was a golden time in the history of Jainism and even
traders, labourers