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Monastic complexes for monks and nuns: The social fabric of Buddhist monasteries under the Maitrakas in Gujarat

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The early medieval Maitraka dynasty of Valabhī ruled in parts of Gujarat, mainly on the Kathiawar peninsula (map on p. 60), from the 5th to the 8th centuries. One quarter of the epigraphic corpus of the Maitraka kings, i.e., 26 of their extant copper-plate charters, record endowments in favor of Buddhist institutions. Although the majority of vihāras in the Maitraka kingdom were monasteries for monks, it is remarkable that there are several references to economically independent nunneries in the Maitraka capital Valabhī as well. Out of the 16 Buddhist institutions referred to in the Maitraka corpus, only one definitely had a royal founder. All other Buddhist institutions were built by noble ladies, high-ranking officials, learned monks, and merchants, as well as other private individuals. In contrast to the broad range of different kinds of founders of vihāras, the extant endowment records issued for the upkeep of these monasteries were exclusively made by the kings.
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Annette Schmiedchen. Monastic complexes for monks and nuns: The social fabric of Buddhist monasteries under the Maitrakas in Gujarat. Buddhism, Law and Society, 2023, Epigraphic Evidence on Patronage and Social Contexts of Buddhist Monasteries in Medieval South and Southeast Asia, 7 (2021-2022), pp.59-98. ⟨hal-04137282⟩

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