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List of Jain inscriptions
| Location | Period | Citation |
|---|---|---|
| Barli inscription | 443 BCE | [1] |
| Hathigumpha inscriptions | 2nd century BCE | [2] |
| Arachalur | 2nd-century CE | [3] |
| Inscriptions in Kankali Tila | 2nd century BCE — 2nd century CE | |
| Akota Bronzes Inscriptions | 5th — 12th century CE | |
| Aihole inscription | 7th century CE | |
| Seeyamangalam Jain inscription | 892-93 CE | |
| Bijolia Jain inscription | 1170 CE | [4] [5] |
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