The Akota Bronzes or Akota Hoard represent a rare and important set of 68 Jain idols dating between the 5th and 12th centuries CE, discovered in 1949 by Professor M.D. Desai (University of Baroda) in the vicinity of Akota, west of Baroda, Gujarat. It is situated on the right bank of the Vishvamitri River, known in ancient and medieval times…
