The Dynastic History of Northern India (Early Mediaeval Period) v2.c31.268

v2.c31.268

The virtual annexation of the Paramāra territories in Mālwa and Southern Rajputana brought Jayasiṁha into touch with the Candellas, the Kalacuris, and probably the Gaharwars. The *Kumārapāla-carita* claims that Jayasiṁha defeated Madanavarman the lord of Mahobaka⁴ (*c.* 1129-63 A.D.). According to the *Kīrtikaumudī*, he went from Dhārā to Kālañjara.⁵ As I have already suggested elsewhere, it appears from the chronicles that Jayasiṁha did not derive much material advantage from his wars with the Candellas.⁶ But the authenticity of the statements of these chronicles about this war seems to be proved by a Kālañjar stone-inscription which refers to a victory of Madanavarman over the Gurjara king.⁷ The *Prabandha-cintāmaṇi* informs us that the 'king of the country of Dāhala' wrote to Jayasiṁha 'a letter of alliance,' and that the latter maintained diplomatic relations with 'Jayacandra,' 'king of Benares.'¹ This king of Dāhala was probably the Kalacuri Yaśaḥ-Karṇa (*c.* 1073-1125 A.D.). But the name of the Gāhaḍavāla king 'Jayacandra' (*c.* 1170-93 A.D.) given by Merutuṅga appears to be a mistake for Govindacandra (*c.* 1114-55 A.D.).²