Chaubara Dera No. 2
| Chaubara Dera No. 2 | |
|---|---|
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| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Jainism |
| Location | |
| Location | Khargone district, Madhya Pradesh |
| Architecture | |
| Date established | 1185 |
Chaubara Dera No. 2 is a temple in the village of Un, in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is part of a cluster of ruined temples in the village.[1]
History
[edit]An inscription on the pedestal of an idol of Shantinatha present within the temple records its date of dedication as the 7th day of the brighter half of the month of Magha in Samvat 1242. This corresponds to 1185 CE.[2]
Description
[edit]The mandapa is a square chamber with a round dome, which is supported by 8 pillars.[2]
Two idols from the temple, including the one of Shantinatha have been moved to a museum at Indore.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ Progress Report of the Archaeological Survey of India, Western Circle, for the year ending 31st March 1919 (PDF). Bombay: Government Central Press. 1920. p. 63.
- ^ a b c Dhariwal, L. C. (1931). The Indore State Gazetteer (Revised And Enlarged). Vol. II: Archaeology. Indore: Superintendent Holkar Government Press. p. 71.
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