Tapa Gaccha

Tapa Gaccha took its name from a title granted to Jagatchandra Suri by Jaitrasimha, ruler of Mewar, at Aghatpur. The order dates its foundation to 1228.

In 1556 Hiravijaya became head of its Gujarat congregation. Emperor Akbar invited him to explain Jain teachings in 1582, and later issued decrees restricting animal slaughter during Jain festivals. Hiravijaya left his disciple Shantichandra at the imperial court.