The Dynastic History of Northern India (Early Mediaeval Period) v2.c31.172

v2.c31.172

The next difficulty that presents itself about this invasion is the name of the king of Anhilvada at the time of this invasion. According to Abu'l-Faḍl and 'Alī Muḥammad Khān, the contemporary ruler was Cāmuṇḍa. According to Gardīzī and Niẓām ud-Dīn it was 'Param Deo.' The published lithographed editions of *Ta'rīkh-i-Firishta* also supply the same name.¹ But in his translation of this work Briggs gives the name as 'Brahma Dew.'² Ibn Athīr however supplies the name 'Bhīm,' and there is no doubt that as usual,³ he has preserved the king's correct name. We have already seen that it was Bhīma (I) who was on the throne of Anhilvada from *c.* 1022-64 A.D.