List of Jain Empires and Dynasties
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This is a list of Monarchs, Royalties, and dynasties following Jainism.
Dynasties[edit]
- Ikshvaku dynasty: It has a significant place in Jainism, as twenty-two of twenty-four Tirthankaras were born in this dynasty.[1]
- Western Ganga Dynasty
- Harivamasa
- Haryanka dynasty
- Mahameghavahana dynasty
Kings[edit]
- Raja Siddhartha
- Bharata Chakravartin
- Kharavela (1st,2nd century)
- Samprati (3rd century)
- Ajatashatru (5th century)
- Chandragupta Maurya
- Kumarpala
- Āma (8,9th century)
- Bimbisara
- Sanat Kumara Chakravarti
- Samudravijaya
- Amoghavarsha (9th century)
- Mularaja II (12th century)
- Ereyanga (12th century)
- Veera Ballala I (12th century)
- Shalishuka
- Shatadhanvan
- Avakinnayo Karakandu
Queens[edit]
Kings in Jain texts[edit]
Various kings, queens and dynasties followed Jainism whose historicity is disputed or is unknown. These also contain characters that are mentioned in Jain texts. These characters are listed as follows:
References[edit]
- Sources
- Shah, Natubhai (2004), Jainism: The World of Conquerors, Motilal Banarsidass, ISBN 978-81-208-1938-2
- Jain, Kailash Chand (1991), Lord Mahavira and his times, Delhi: Motilal Banarsidass, ISBN 978-81-208-0805-8
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