The Dynastic History of Northern India (Early Mediaeval Period) v2.c32.s5.41

v2.c32.s5.41

According to Nayacandra, Hammīra ascended the throne in V.S. 1339 (A.D. 1283), and was killed by ‘Alā ud-Dīn (A.D. 1296-1316) in the 18th year of his reign (A.D. 1301). He is represented by the author as a great conqueror.³ During the course of his warlike expeditions he is said to have defeated Arjuna of Sarasapūra, the prince of Gaḍhamaṇḍala⁴ and Bhoja of Dhārā, ‘the friend of poets.’ After defeating Bhoja he is said to have reached Ujjain, where his army bathed in the Kṣiprā (Siprā ?), and he offered his devotions at the shrine of Mahākāla. From Ujjain Hammīra marched to Citrakoṭa (Chitor) and after ravaging Medapāṭa (Mewar) went to the Arbudādri (Mt. Abu). Here he worshipped at the temple of Ṛṣabhadeva, and having bathed in the Mandākinī paid his devotions to Acaleśvara. The king of Abu, though a brave warrior, had to submit to Hammīra. Leaving Abu, he arrived at Vardhanapura (Wadhwan), which he plundered. Then he proceeded by way of Ajayameru (Ajmer) to Puṣkara, where he worshipped the Ādivarāha. From Puṣkara he repaired to