South India and her Muhammadan Invaders c8.37

c8.37

In his nineteenth year he undertook a successful invasion northwards and entered Kāñchi. He did not stop short there, but went farther north as far as Nellore where there are inscriptions of Kulottunga III. Three or four years later he brought the two Kongus again under his authority, and by this act perhaps extended his sphere of authority well within the modern state of Mysore. His Hoysala contemporary, Ballāḷa II, had his authority recognized in the Anantapur District. The two apparently came to an understanding on this frontier and maintained themselves at peace cemented by a marriage alliance. One of the queens of Ballāḷa II was known by the title Chola Mahādēvi. As long as peace was preserved on this frontier the Pāṇḍyas could not stir. It was only when the Hoysalas attempted an extension of territory on this side that the Pāṇḍyas could find the occasion to rise on their side.¹