Hiravijaya
Hiravijaya (1526–1595), also known as Muni Hiravijayji and Hiravijay Suri, was a high priest of the Tapa Gaccha monastic order, following the Jain Svetambara tradition. He is known for propounding the Jain philosophy to Mughal Emperor Akbar and turning him towards vegetarianism.
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| Born | 1526 |
| Died | 1595 (aged 68–69) |
| Religion | Jainism |
| Sect | Svetambara |
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