The Early History of the Deccan (Parts I–XI) v1.c8.s5.6

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The relations between Pṛthivīṣeṇa I and his cousins of the Basim branch were fairly cordial at this time. The latter seem to have recognized his overlordship in a general way, while enjoying full internal administrative autonomy.² Otherwise we cannot explain the references in literary works to Pravarasena II, the grandson of Pṛthivīṣeṇa, as lord of the Kuntala country.³ The conquest of Kuntala, though originally planned and led by Vindhyasena of the Basim branch, had received material assistance from the government of the main line of the family, and had contributed to the increase of its glory as well. Its rulers therefore also came to be known as the lords of Kuntala.