Early History of the Dekkan down to the Mahomedan Conquest c18.151

c18.151

While Vikramâditya was so employed, Âhavamalla was seized with a strong fever When he ovserved his end approaching, he caused himself to be taken to the banks of the Tungabhadrâ He [84] bathed in the waters of the river and gave away a great deal of gold in charity Then entering the river again, he proceeded until the water reached his neck, and, in the din caused by the waves and a number of musical instruments, drowned himself ³⁶