The Colas c21.9

c21.9

'After the lapse of only a few days, when the Cōḷa's son (Adhirājēndra) was slain in a rebellion of his subjects, the lord of Vēṅgī, Rājiga by name, took possession of his throne by the concurrence of fortune. This crooked-minded man suspected danger from him (Vikramāditya), and in order to create a diversion in his rear, he put himself straight with Sōmadēva, his (Vikramāditya's) natural enemy .... What has this noble-minded (Vikramāditya) done to his elder brother, that the latter should, with intent to injure him, enter into a compact with their family foe, the Cōḷa Rājiga? When the king's son (Vikramāditya) started on his expedition for the chastisement of the impolitic Rājiga, Sōmadēva pursued him quickly at the back with his entire forces ...... When the mass of the Draviḍa army drew near the liberal-handed prince (Vikramāditya), this king (Sōmēśvara) also approached, having gained at last an opportunity of injuring (him). '²³