KHARVELA

There was much to do for the young king, soon after he ascended the throne. The storm had razed the fort to the ground; this had to be rebuilt. Courage and confidence had to be infused in his subjects and a strong army had to be built up, so that he could prove his strength. The much adored and sacred idol of Sheethalanatha Jina, which the Magadhas still retained, had to be recovered at any cost. It was a question of prestige. The king and many of his subjects were Jains- But Jainism Was growing weaker. It had to be made strong again.

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