Amoghavarsha I

Amoghavarsha I became a patron of Jainism, supporting Jain monasteries and scholars. He adopted Jain principles, including non-violence, and is credited with building several Jain temples and promoting religious tolerance.

Amoghavarsha I authored the Kavirajamarga, the earliest extant work on Kannada poetics and rhetoric. The text served as a guide for poets and helped standardize the Kannada literary language, influencing subsequent literature.

Amoghavarsha I is believed to have commissioned the construction of Jain basadis (temples) at Shravanabelagola, a major Jain pilgrimage site. These structures became important centers for Jain learning and worship.