The Dynastic History of Northern India (Early Mediaeval Period) v1.c14.149.3

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1324) of the latter's invasion of Nepal,² and the references in contemporary literature to his conflicts with the Musalmans. Thus in the *Dāna-ratnākara* of Caṇḍeśvara, he is described as having rescued the earth flooded by the *Mlecchas* while in the *Dhūrta-samāgama*, a two-act comedy played in Harisiṁha's court, he is said to have conquered the *Suratrāṇa* (Sulṭān). His invasion of Nepal however was forced upon him. Unable to meet the Sulṭān's armies in the open field he appears to have fled towards the northern hills. When Simraon, which is probably the 'fort surrounded by seven ditches' fell, he entered Nepal with his followers.³ I have already shown that the condition of Nepal at this period was such that it could offer no effective resistance to Harisiṁha. The reigning king Jayarudramalla appears to have submitted to the invader, who established his headquarters at Bhatgaon, and gradually extended his power over the whole Valley. The Vaṁśāvalīs describe the successors of Harisiṁha as the legitimate sovereigns of Nepal. Under the designation of the Sūryavaṁśī dynasty of Bhatgaon some of them give us the following list of these princes :¹