The Dynastic History of Northern India (Early Mediaeval Period) v1.c13.114.5

v1.c13.114.5

D., the infatuated queen made him "the *Sarvādhikāri*, and raised him above everybody." Four brothers of Tuṅga were also placed in high offices. The result was that the former ministers whom Tuṅga and his brothers ousted, united and raised a rebellion which was headed by the Lohara prince Vigraharāja, son of Diddā's brother. He began his campaign by inducing the Brahmans holding the chief *Agrahāras* to enter upon a solemn fast. But before the disturbances could proceed further Diddā by a judicious distribution of gold amongst the Brahmans brought the sacred fast to an end, and the rebellion soon collapsed. A second attempt of Vigraharāja was also crushed by the vigorous action of Tuṅga. At this time Pṛthvīpāla, the king of Rājapurī, who probably acknowledged the supremacy of Kashmir, 'showed arrogance,' and practically destroyed an invading force sent from Srīnagara. But Tuṅga and his brother retrieved the disaster by suddenly penetrating into Rājapurī by another route. Owing to the diversion caused by the burning of his capital, Pṛthvīpāla was defeated and the remnant of the Kashmirian forces rescued. Pṛthvīpāla was forced to pay tribute to Tuṅga who on his return to Srīnagara was invested with the post of Commander-in-chief by the grateful queen.