The Dynastic History of Northern India (Early Mediaeval Period) v1.c17.s1.88

v1.c17.s1.88

Hitherto Mahābhavagupta II Bhīmaratha has been considered to be the last prince of the Somavaṁśīs of Kosala. The discovery of the Sonpur grant of *Kumāra* Someśvara-deva however seems to add some new names to the dynasty. This inscription was found buried in a field in the village of Kelga in the Uttara-tīra division of the Sonpur State, about 18 miles to the north of Sonpur town. It contains 70 lines, incised on four plates. The seal attached to the ring is fashioned in imitation of a lotus bearing a 'seated figure with the right arm outstretched to the knee,' which may possibly be a representation of Lakṣmī. The inscription then opens as follows: