The Dynastic History of Northern India (Early Mediaeval Period) v2.c30.s2.12

v2.c30.s2.12

The Bhoja mentioned in the above passage is generally identified with the Paramāra of that name (*c* 1010-55 A.D.). It is however difficult to know what relation existed between the Paramāra prince and Abhimanyu. It is wellknown that the relations between the Candellas and the Paramāras were not very friendly during this period. A Candella inscription describes Bhoja as worshipping Vidyādhara 'full of fear like a pupil.'¹ We know for certain that Vidyādhara died some time before 1051 A.D., the only known date of his grandson Devavarman.² As the earliest known date of Bhoja's successor is 1055 A.D.³ it is probable that Bhoja survived Vidyādhara at least by some years. It is therefore possible that, taking advantage of the weakness of Vidyādhara's successors, Bhoja may have extended his influence in the north up to Dubkund; and the statement of the *praśastikāra* possibly contains a veiled reference to Abhimanyu's subservience to the great Paramāra.