The Dynastic History of Northern India (Early Mediaeval Period) v2.c28.159

v2.c28.159

Vidyādhara was succeeded sometime after A. H. 413 (A. D. 1022) and before V. S. 1107 the first known date of his grandson Devavarman, by his son Vijayapāla. The latter's name and position in the dynastic table are known from a number of Candella inscriptions.² But these documents supply practically no information about the political incidents of his reign. One epigraph tells us that he was a *nṛpendra*, while another praises his virtuous conduct and bravery and tells us that his reign 'put an end to the *Kali* age.' The only piece of information of any importance is the name of his minister (*Saciva*) Mahīpāla, supplied by the Mau stone inscription of Madanavarman.³ We are told that Mahīpāla sustained 'to its full extent, the weighty burden of the important affairs of the king Vijayapāla' and, uniting valour with blameless policy 'became the standard of comparison among good ministers.'