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________________ 302 LifE IN ANCIENT INDIA Kullaura--a city It was situated not far from Padaliputta.410 Its exact situation is not known Kumāra or Kummāragāma-a village It is said that Mahāvira arrived here from Kundapura and proceeded to Kollāka Sangivesa 421 Its exact location is not known. Kumāra or Kumārāya—a settlement It is said that Mahāvira reached here from Pattālaya and proceeded to Corāya Sannivesa.422 Its exact location is not known. Kumbhārakada--a city Same as Dandakāranna. (See Dandakāraṇna). Kumbhārapakkheva —a river-port (pattana) Kumbhārapakkheva was another name for Viibhaya. (see Viibhaya). The king Udāyana, who had joined the ascetic order, sojourned here in a potter's house It is said that he was poisoned by his sister's son and after he died, the gods threw a shower of dust which covered the whole city excepting the potter's house and hence this city came to be known as Kumbhārpakkheva This town was situated in Sınavalli.423 Vibhaya may be identified with Bhera on the left bank of the river Jhelum in the district of Shahapur in the Punjab In Bhera Tahsıl near the village of Vajjhi a most conspicuous mound is found which tells of a bygone age of great prosperity Bhera is the largest and most thriving commercial town in the district.424 Kummagāma—a village It is said that Mahāvīra arrived here from Siddhatthapura,425 Its exact site is not known. 420 Sam. 71, p. 57 a. 411 See Supia, p 237. 43 See Supra, p. 258. 418 Ava. cú , II, p. 37. 424 Imp. Gaz. Vol. II, p. 385. 426 See Supra, p. 260.
SR No.011077
Book TitleLife in Ancient India as Depicted in Jain Canons
Original Sutra AuthorN/A
AuthorJagdishchandra Jain
PublisherNew Book Company
Publication Year1947
Total Pages429
LanguageEnglish
ClassificationBook_English
File Size16 MB
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