The Dynastic History of Northern India (Early Mediaeval Period) v2.c34.s1.53

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⁴ *EI*, Vol. X, pp. 18 and 20-21, V. 10. The capital of the Guhilas had probably been transferred by this time from Nāgahrada to Āghāṭa. This latter town appears from the Sāraṇeśvara temple inscription of Allaṭa (V. S. 1008 and 1010) to have already become an important trading centre in Medapāṭa. According to Mewar tradition Alu Rāval (Allaṭa) founded the city of Aḍa (i.e., Āhāḍa, Āghāṭa, Ahar, etc.). The existence of the place as a holy site before the reign of Allaṭa is however proved by the Ahar inscription of his father Bhartṛpaṭṭa II (V. S. 1000). It is likely that the development of the site as a commercial entrepôt began in the reign of Allaṭa, who later may have even transferred his residence to that town. See *HR*, II, pp. 427-28.