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* [[Vajjika League]] (c. 6th century BCE - c. 468 BCE)
* [[Vajjika League]] (c. 6th century BCE - c. 468 BCE)
* [[Pandya dynasty]] (6th century BCE - 1345 CE) Some rulers were Jains though not all.
* [[Pandya dynasty]] (6th century BCE - 1345 CE) Some rulers were Jains though not all.
* [[Maurya dynasty]] (322-184 BCE)
* [[Maurya dynasty|Maurya Empire]] (322-184 BCE)
* [[Mahameghavahana dynasty]] (250s BCE – 5th century CE)
* [[Mahameghavahana dynasty]] (250s BCE – 5th century CE)
* [[Kadamba Dynasty]] (345–525 CE)
* [[Kadamba Dynasty]] (345–525 CE)

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This is a list of monarchs, royalties, and dynasties following Jainism.

Dynasties

Kings

Queens

Kings in Jain texts

This list contains rulers that are mentioned in Jain texts. They are listed as follows:

See also

References

  1. Jain 1991, p. 2.
  2. Adigal 1965, p. VIII.
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
  • Adigal, Prince Ilangô (1965), Shilappadikaram: (The Ankle Bracelet), translated by Alain Daniélou, New Directions, ISBN 9780811200011