The Dynastic History of Northern India (Early Mediaeval Period) v2.c34.s6: (7) Guhila-putras of Dungarpur (Vāgaḍa)
The Dynastic History of Northern India (Early Mediaeval Period) v2.c34.s6
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(7) Guhila-putras of Dungarpur (Vāgaḍa)
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The ruling princes of the State of Dungarpur claim to be descended from the elder branch of the Guhila family now ruling in Mewar.¹ I have already quoted the story of Muhaṇota Naiṇṣī which tells us that the Medapāṭa Guhila Sāmantasiṁha voluntarily abdicated his crown in favour of his younger brother Kumārasiṁha, and established his line in Vāgaḍa.² I have also mentioned elsewhere the circumstances that led to the expulsion of Sāmantasiṁha, by the Caulukyas of Anhilvada and recovery of the principality by his brother Kumārasiṁha through the assistance of the kings of Gujarat. Apparently Sāmantasiṁha, when driven out of Mewar, took refuge in Vāgaḍa, and his line continued to rule in that region ever afterwards. His Solaj inscription shows that in V. S. 1236 (*c.* 1179 A.D.) he was already established in his new kingdom. The present rulers of Dungarpur appear to be descended from him. It is likely that this branch of the Guhilas finally ousted the successors of the Banswara (Vāgaḍa) Paramāra Vijayarāja (1108-09 A.D.)³
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¹ *IGI*, Vol. XI, p. 380. The story that the family is descended from Mahup, son of Karṇa, appears to be wrong in view of the statement of the chronicle of Muhaṇota Naiṇsī which is generally'reliable.
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² See *ante*, *DHNI*, Vol. II, p. 1182 ff.
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³ See *ante*, *DHNI*, Vol. II, chapter on the Paramāras, p. 924.