[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [General history and culture](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general) › [History of Kanauj to the Moslem Conquest](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.tripathi-1937) › c11.s5.8 # History of Kanauj to the Moslem Conquest c11.s5.8 History of Kanauj to the Moslem Conquest c11.s5.8 - **Language:** English ### [c11.s5.8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.tripathi-1937.c11.s5.8) The title Parameśvara was very commonly assumed by kings in those days after gaining the paramount or the imperial status. It was; for instance, adopted by Sarvavarman and Avantivarman Maukhari,² Dharasena of Valabhi,³ and a host of other rulers. Presumably Pulakeśi II at first assumed it as a regal title only after certain preliminary successes against his rivals and the consolidation of his power at Badami. But when he subsequently scored a brilliant triumph over Harṣa he felt special pride in its possession, and thenceforth it became a sort of a secondary name or a substitute for a name to him (aparanāmadheyaḥ). - [Previous: c11.s5.7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.tripathi-1937.c11.s5.7) - [Next: c11.s5.9](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.tripathi-1937.c11.s5.9) - [Up: c11.s5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.tripathi-1937.c11.s5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.tripathi-1937.c11.s5.8](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.general.tripathi-1937.c11.s5.8) · Pramāṇa