User:जैन/Jain inscriptions

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Inscription of the incoming of Acharya Bhadrabau and Chandragupta Maurya

Jain inscriptions refer to the inscriptions related to Jain religion.[1]

Hathigumpha inscription[edit]

One of the most important Jain inscription is the Hathigumpha inscription dating back to the 3rd century B.C.

Inscriptions on Sallekhana[edit]

Inscriptions related to the vow of sallekhana observed by the Jains.

Inscriptions by different states[edit]

North India[edit]

Jain inscription at Parshwanath Temple, Bijolia
Rock inscription at Parshvanath Temple, Bijolia, Rajasthan
Description of Jain inscription at Parshwanath Temple, Bijolia

Two rock inscriptions are present at Parshvanath temple at Bijolia, Bhilwara in Rajasthan. Bijolia rock inscription has 30 lines and 90 verses.Sudan, Anita (1989). p. 240-242. ISBN 881-85310-10-7. {{cite book}}: Check |isbn= value: length (help); Missing or empty |title= (help)

South India[edit]

Karnataka[edit]

Doddahundi Nishidhi (memorial stone) with old Kannada inscription (869 C.E.)

Shravanbelgola[edit]

Tamil Nadu[edit]

Telangana[edit]

In June 2017, ancient Jain inscription was discovered in the Quilashpur fort located in Warangal district of Telangana.[2]

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Category:Jainism