The Dynastic History of Northern India (Early Mediaeval Period) v1.c17.s5.55

v1.c17.s5.55

We are told that Kāmārṇava I gave over his own territory to his paternal uncle (line 43), and with his four brothers, set out to conquer the earth. He came to the mount Mahendra and worshipped the god Gokarṇasvāmin. Having through his favour obtained the excellent crest of a bull (*Vṛṣabha-lāñchana*), and being decorated with the insignia of universal sovereignty, he descended from the summit of mount *Mahendra* and took possession of the Kaliṅga countries, after defeating Bālāditya. His capital was the city named Jantāvura.¹ He ruled for 36 years and was succeeded by his younger brother Dānārṇava. To Guṇārṇava, Mārasimha and Vajrahasta the three other younger brothers, he assigned Ambavāḍi-*Viṣaya*, Sodā-*Maṇḍala*, and Kaṇṭaka-vartanī respectively.² Then the succession continues as follows:—