Life in Ancient India as Depicted in the Jain Canons, with Commentaries: An Administrative, Economic, Social and Geographical Survey c12.s2.t7: The Khattiyas

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As we have seen in contrast to the Brāhmaṇical works which state the Brāhmaṇa superiority, Jain writers like those of the Buddhists claim an undisputable supremacy for the Khattiyas The Kṣatriyas learnt seventy two arts and achieved efficiency in the art of fighting. They acquired the right to rule the country by the strength of their arm A number of Khattiya kings and princes are mentioned who achieved the ideal of Jina-hood.