The Dynasties of the Kanarese Districts of the Bombay Presidency from the Earliest Historical Times to the Musalman Conquest c8.s3.514

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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.¹ This event must have taken place in Śaka 991, corresponding to 1069 A.D.² Āhavamalla, according to Bilhaṇa, performed a great many sacrifices and was very liberal to men of learning.³ On account of his virtues, poets made him the hero of the tales, poems, and dramas composed by them.⁴