The Dynastic History of Northern India (Early Mediaeval Period) v1.c15.52

v1.c15.52

It is clear from these inscriptions that king Harjara was a worshipper of Śiva. After the shadowy figure of his father, his imperial titles come as a confirmation of our suggestion that he was the first sovereign ruler of this group. Hārūppeśvara-pura, the place of residence of Harjara, was probably also his capital.³ The reference to the order of *Yuvarāja* Vanamāla in his father's inscription may indicate that during the latter part of Harjara's reign his son was associated in the government of the kingdom. This finds a parallel in the history of the Gāhaḍavālas,⁴ where king Vijayacandra (*c.* 1155-70 A. D.) was associated with his son the *Yuvarāja* Jayaccandra (*c.* 1170-93 A. D.) Harjara was succeeded by his son Vanamāla. In his inscription he claims to belong to the line (*anvaya*) of the lords of Prāgjyotiṣa. He is further described as *a moon in the sky of Kṣiti-tanaya-nṛpati-vaṁśa*, and is said to have made gifts of gold, elephants, horses, lands, wives (brides ?), silver, and jewels. The river *Lauhitya-Sindhu*, which was as a friend to him, continually washed the sides of Mt. *Kāmakūṭa*, the tops of which were inhabited by *Kāmeśvara* (Śiva) and *Mahāgaurī*, and which apparently lay within his dominions.