The Dynastic History of Northern India (Early Mediaeval Period) v2.c28.125

v2.c28.125

A fragmentary Candella inscription which appears to have been composed after the reign of Kīrtivarman (V. S. 1154) refers to Gaṇḍa as 'an unrivalled hero who bore all the parts of the earth on his arms.'² The Mau inscriptions of Madanavaraman (V. S. 1186-1220) tells us that Gaṇḍadeva was 'a ruler of the earth in the four quarters, expert in annihilating enemies whose massive arms were terrible through the itching of pride.'³ A rock inscription of the time of Bhojavarman (V. S. 1345) mentions the name of the *Ṭhakkura* Jājūka of the *Vāstavya Kāyastha-Vaṁśa* to whom was granted by Gaṇḍa, 'the invincible in battle,' the village of Dugauda, and who was appointed ‘to superintend at all times all the affairs (of the state).’¹