The Dynastic History of Northern India (Early Mediaeval Period) v2.c34.s1.99

v2.c34.s1.99

This matrimonial connection between Udayāditya and Vijayasimha suggests an alliance between the struggling Paramāra and Guhila dynasties against the imperialism of the Qaulukyas, who under Bhīma I (*c.* 1022-64 A.D.) had become by far the strongest power in Western India after the fall of Bhoja I (*c.* 1055 A.D.). Only one inscription was so far known for the reign of Vijayasimha. This is his *Paldi stone-inscription* dated in V. S. 1173 (*c.* 1116 A.D.)¹ It was found in the temple of Kārttikasvāmin near Paldi about 4 miles north of Udaipur. But recently Ojha claims to have discovered a grant of this prince in the village of Kadmal. According to him it is incised on two plates and contains the genealogy of the Guhilas from Guhadatta to Vijayasimha of Nāgahrada. ² It is dated in (V.S. 1164 (*c.* 1108 A.D.).³