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Jain temples in Jamnagar.
Origin - The Jamnagar district, originally constituted as Halar district, is not only recent in its origin but also in its modern set up. But the region comprised therein is of great antiquity and dates back to ancient periods of Jamnagar. According to Pauranik literature, Lord Krishna established his kingdom at Dwarka, now in Jamnagar district, after his migration from Mathura and it is to this great Yadava race that the Jams of Nawanagar trace their descent. The foundation of Nawanagar State is credited to Jam Raval. In AD 1540 after winning conquests Jam Raval founded the city of Nawanagar.

The present district takes its name from the city and capital of Jamnagar so named after the rulers who styled themselves as Jams.
Temple Description
Vardhman Shah's Temple The foundation stone for this temple was laid in 1612 during the rule of His Highness Jam Jasaji - I and completed in the year 1620. Surrounding this temple 52 'Deri' (very small temple) were built in 1622.
Raisi Shah's Temple Tejsi Shah built jain temples in 1564 which were ruined by Moghul army in 1590. Tejsi Shah renovated these temples in 1592. In the year 1619 his son Raisi Shah built 'Deri' (very small temple) around it.
Sheth's Temple They were built in the year 1594 by Bhansali Abji.
Vasupujya Swami's Temple They are believed to be built by Aaskaran Shah in the 17th century.
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