The Dynastic History of Northern India (Early Mediaeval Period) v2.c31.22
The Dynastic History of Northern India (Early Mediaeval Period) v2.c31.22
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³ Sometimes in late records 'Aṇahillapāṭaka.' Popularly known as Aṇahilavāḍa or Unhilpoor, mod. Patan on the Saraswatī. According to the chronicles it was founded by Vanarāja, the first Cāvaḍā king of Pañcāsara (*c.* 765-80 A.D.) and named after the shepherd Aṇahila, who pointed out the site of the city; *BG*, Vol. I, Part I, p. 151. See also *AAK*, Vol. II, p. 262.