The Dynastic History of Northern India (Early Mediaeval Period) v2.c34.s4.8

v2.c34.s4.8

The existence of this small principality of the Guhilas is known from the *Nadlai stone-inscription*⁴ of the Naddūla Cāhamāna Rāyapāla (*c.* 1132-45 A. D.). The inscription was found incised on a pillar in the temple of Neminātha at Nadlai. It contains 26 lines, and opens with salutation to Neminātha. It then gives the date, (V.) S. 1195 (*c.* 1138 A. D.), and refers itself to the reign of *Mahārājādhirāja* Rāyapāla over Naḍūlaḍagikā (Nadlai in Godwar, Jodhpur State). We are then told that for the worship of Neminātha, the *Thakkura* Rājadeva, son of Rauta (i. *e.*, *Rājaputra*) Uddharaṇa, of the Guhila family granted 1/20th part of the income derived from the loads going on their way or coming to Naḍūlaḍagikā. It ends with the sign-manual of the donor—*Svahasto'yam Rāu Rājadeva*.