The Dynastic History of Northern India (Early Mediaeval Period) v2.c29.s2.140

v2.c29.s2.140

“At this time the raja, named Kurun, reigned in Dāhul land, the modern Tipera, and over the sacred city of Kashee or Benares. He was the son of Queen Demut, distinguished for her religious observances, who lost her life in giving him birth. Being born under a good star, this king extended his territory towards all four points of the compass. One hundred and thirty-six kings worshipped the lotus feet of Kurun.” The same tradition tells us that Karṇa, in league with the Caulukya Bhīma of ‘Unhilwārā’ (*c.* 1029-64 A.D.), defeated ‘ Bhoj the lord of Oojein, (*c.* 1019-21 A.D.), destroyed ‘ Dhār,’ and ‘took possession of the royal treasury’ there. King Bhoja is said to have ‘ attained paradise ’ during this war.⁵ This joint attack of the Gurjara and Cedi kings on Bhoja is also supported by a verse in the