Jinvijay

Muni Jinvijayji (27 January 1888 ― 3 June 1976) was a scholar of orientalism, archeology, indology and Jainism from India.

He lost his parents at early age and after his contact with Muni Devihans, he was interested in Jainism.

He was later initiated in Samvegi order of Śvetāmbara Jain monks (Murtipujaka sect) and was given new name, Muni Jinvijay.

[4] He joined Gujarat Vidyapith as a principal of archeology department for few years on invitation of Mahatma Gandhi.

He participated in the Salt March of Indian independence movement in 1930 and was imprisoned at Nasik Jail where he met K. M. Munshi.