The Foundation of Muslim Rule in India: A History of the Establishment and Progress of the Turkish Sultanate of Delhi, 1206–1290 A.D. c6.s5.17

c6.s5.17

Inspite of this initial success the Chandellas appear to have been finally beaten by the Gahdvalas in the race for power in North India. The long reign of Madanavarma (1125-1165) was followed by that of his grand son Paramardideva. His power was shaken by the defeat inflicted by Prithviraja II, resulting in the probable loss of his western possessions to the Chauhanas. His immediate control could not have extended far beyond Mahoba, Khajuraho, Kalinjar and Ajaigarh. An inscription dated in 1176, recording a gift of some villages, would however extend his suzerainty upto Jhansi¹.