The Dynastic History of Northern India (Early Mediaeval Period) v2.c29.s2.73

v2.c29.s2.73

marched with all his elephants and horses, (and) accompanied by strong foot-soldiers of tributary chiefs (*Sāmanta-patti*), to the very pleasant *western region*, inspiring his adversaries with fear……Having valorously struck down (adversaries) who were humbled in battle, having his commands honoured by presents offered by princes who bowed down (before him)…… he made the host of his army sport in the water of the ocean. Having bathed in the sea, the illustrious (prince) then worshipped *Someśvara* with golden lotuses; but he also presented something else. After defeating the lord of Kosala (*Kosala-nātha*), he made (the effigy of the serpent) Kāliya wrought of jewels and gold, which was obtained from the prince of Oḍra (*Oḍra-nṛpati*), a reverential offering to Someśvara. Having besides presented elephants, horses, splendid dresses, garlands, sandal and other (gifts), the prince to get out of the toils of this life, humbly praised (the god), full of joy.”¹ The Goharwa grant of Lakṣmī-Karṇa gives him credit for conquering the kings of Vaṅgāla, Pāṇḍya, Lāṭa, Gurjara and Kāśmīra.²