1500 B.C.E. (estimated)
Rishabhadeva, 1st Thirthankara (Prophet of Jainism). The founder of Jainism.
877 B.C.E. (estimated)
Birth of Parsvanatha, 23rd Thirthankara (Prophet of Jainism). Gave his followers a more defined approach and created a more distinct sect of ascetics. Born a prince, he renounced his life to become a monk.
599 B.C.E. (approximately, some hold that he was born some 60 years later in 539 B.C)
Death of Vardhamana Mahavira, the 24th Thirthankara (Prophet of Jainism)
590 B.C.E. (approximately)
The first Jainist nun, Aryika Chandana.
327 B.C.E.
Mauryan Empire founded
175 B.C.E.
Kharvel brings the Indian subcontinent under his control.
87 C.E.
Pushpadanta starts to write the Shatkhandagam
156 C.E.
Bhutbali completes the writing of the Shatkhandagam.
Bhadrabahu, the last man who was the leader of the undivided Jainist.
First Century C.E. (approximately)
The lifetime of Kundakunda, the celebrated author of the four influential Jainist books Samaya Sara (Treatise of the True Self), Pravachana Sara (Treatise of Lectures), Niyama Sara (Treatise on Pure Rules), Panchastikaya Sara (Treatise on Five Universal Components) and Ashta Pahuda (Eight Steps).
3rd Century C.E.
Rise of Gang Dynasty
345 C.E.
Rise of Kadamb Dynasty
454 C.E.
Devardhigani Complies Jain agams
6th Century C.E.
Rise of early Chalukyas
7th Century C.E.
8000 Jains massacred in Madurai
753 C.E.
Rise of Rashtrakuts
821 C.E.
The Jainist Emperor Amoghavarsh takes the throne; he was considered one of the four mightiest emperors of the world, His capital was Manyakhet. He left the throne to pursue spiritual matters.
1022 C.E.
Rise of Hoysalas
1160 C.E.
Rise of Chauta Dynasty at Tulundada
1350 C.E.
Rise of Saluva rulers in Karwar, Karnatak
1451 C.E.
Lonkashah founded the Dhundhia Order of Jainism.
1867 C.E.
Shrimad Rajchandra was born.
1889
Kanaji Swami was born.
1893
Virchand Gandhi attends the first world religion conference.
1963 C.E.
The death of Rajendra Suri who wrote and published the Abhidhana-Rajendra Kosh (Encyclopaedia) which took 13 years to write and 21 years to publish.
