Bhaskar Anand Saletore

The Jaina Contribution to Indian Political Thought

By Bhaskar Anand Saletore

B. A. Saletore’s article examines the Jaina contribution to Indian political thought, focusing on the works of Jinasena, Somadeva Suri, and Hemacandracarya. The author argues that while early Jaina…

Jaina Contribution to Indian Political Thought

By Bhaskar Anand Saletore

The article explores how Jainism, though primarily a religious and ethical tradition, influenced political thought and practice in India. Unlike monarchies that derived legitimacy from divine right,…

The Antiquity of Pandharpur

By Bhaskar Anand Saletore

A Note on Simhapura—Arya Deva’s Birth-Place

By Bhaskar Anand Saletore

The article examines the historical location of Simhapura, the birthplace of the Buddhist scholar Arya Deva, challenging Nalinaksha Dutt’s claim that the Simhapura in Kalinga (eastern India) is less…

The Rise of Vijayanagara

By Bhaskar Anand Saletore

The Rise of Vijayanagara

By Bhaskar Anand Saletore

The Rise of Vijayanagara

By Bhaskar Anand Saletore

Mudibidri-An Ancient Jain City Of Tuluva

By Bhaskar Anand Saletore

Mudbidri, an ancient Jain city in Tuluva, was once a thriving commercial and religious center 22 miles from Mangalore. Historically known as Venvapura, Vamsapura, Vratapura, or Kshemavenu, it held…