The Dynastic History of Northern India (Early Mediaeval Period) v1.c13.136

v1.c13.136

Saṁgrāmarāja died in the year 1028 A.D., and was succeeded by his son Harirāja. He was a popular prince, and during his brief reign appears to have taken steps for the preservation of law and order in the State. But his reign was cut short by sudden death after a reign of 22 days, and Kalhaṇa refers to a general report that the licentious queen-mother Śrīlekhā "had used witchcraft against her son who was dissatisfied with her conduct." The design of the queen to capture the crown was frustrated by the prompt action of the assembled *Ekāṅgas* and the king's milk-brother Sagara, who placed her young son Ananta on the throne. The attempt of Vigraharāja, the ruler of Lohara, who had been intriguing for the throne for a long time, also proved a failure. He advanced from Lohara by rapid marches, burnt down the "Gate" (*dvāra*), and unexpectedly appearing in Śrīnagara, threw himself into the Loṭhikāmaṭha.² But the troops of Śrīlekhā killed him and his followers by setting fire to the place.³