Family tree of Tejpal and vastupal
Tejpal and Vastupal were prominent Jain ministers and brothers who served under the Vaghela rulers of Gujarat during the 13th century CE. They are renowned for their patronage of Jainism, especially for constructing the famous Dilwara Temples at Mount Abu.
Family Tree of Tejpal and Vastupal:
1. Ancestry:
- Their family belonged to the Porwad (Pragvat) Jain community.
- Their father was Vastupal Shah (sometimes referred to as Lalit Shah or Sahu), and their mother was Kumardevi.
2. Siblings:
- Tejpal (the younger brother)
- Vastupal (the elder brother)
3. Descendants:
- Vastupal was married to Lalitadevi. His son was Malladeva (also known as Mallavarman).
- Tejpal was married to Anupama. His son is less frequently mentioned in historical records, but some texts mention his son as Luniga (possibly the person after whom the Luna Vasahi temple is named).
Summary Table:
| Generation | Name | Relationship/Notes | |------------|---------------------|-----------------------------------| | 1 | Vastupal Shah | Father | | | Kumardevi | Mother | | 2 | Vastupal | Elder brother, Minister | | | Tejpal | Younger brother, Minister | | 3 | Malladeva | Vastupal’s son | | | Luniga (Lunidhar) | Tejpal’s son (as per some texts) |
Additional Notes:
- The brothers were known for their wisdom, administrative skills, and deep devotion to Jainism.
- The Luna Vasahi temple at Mount Abu was constructed by Tejpal and Vastupal in memory of Tejpal’s son, Luniga.
References:
- "The Jains" by Paul Dundas
- "Jainism: The World of Conquerors" by Natubhai Shah
- "Encyclopaedia of Jainism" by Nagendra Kr Singh
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