Architectural Science in Jain Poetry: The Descriptions of Kumārapāla's Temples

After his conversion to Jain faith due to the influence of his spiritual teacher the famous Śvetāmbara monk Hemacandra, the Caulukya king Kumārapāla (r. 1143-1173) ordered Jain sanctuaries to be erected throughout his dominion. This ambitious monumental programme was duly praised by Hemacandra in th...

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Main Author: Leclère, Basile 1979- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: [publisher not identified] 2017
In: International Journal of Jaina Studies
Year: 2017, Volume: 13, Issue: 4, Pages: 1-30
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