Merta, Mertā: 1 definition
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Merta means something in the history of ancient India. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
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Source: Jainworld: Jain History (h)Mertā.—At a distance of one hundred seventeen kms. north-east of Jodhpur stands the town of Mertā. Its ancient names were Meḍantaka and Meḍatapura. In medieval times, it was called Medanīpura. After converting the Yakṣa, Kaḍameḍa and a large number of Brāhmaṇas to Jainism, Abhayadevasūri, who lived in the eleventh century A.D., caused the temple of Mahāvīra to be built in this city. At the request of the Cauhāna king Māladeva, Jinacandrasūri in 1322 A.D., visited Mertā. In 1323 A.D.
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Starts with: Mertajam.
Full-text: Medantaka, Medatapura, Medanipura, Mrittikavat.
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