The Dynastic History of Northern India (Early Mediaeval Period) v1.c19.s3.t1.19

v1.c19.s3.t1.19

The next 6 verses (22-27) are devoted to the praise of Hastikuṇḍi, the capital of Bālaprasāda. Next is mentioned the *Sūri* Śāntibhadra, the pupil of Vāsudeva. Then follows the information that the *goṣṭhī* of Hastikuṇḍi renovated the temple of the first Tīrthaṅkara (Ṛṣabhanātha), which was first built by Vidagdharāja. After its renovation Śāntibhadra in (V) *Saṁvat* 1053 (A.D. 997) installed the image of the Tīrthaṅkara. The inscription was composed by Sūryācārya.³