The Early History of the Deccan (Parts I–XI) v1.c9.s2.t3.9

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Mangaleśa had the titles Raṇavikrānta, valorous in war, and parama-bhāgavata, most devoted worshipper of Bhagavān (Viṣṇu). He was a great builder, and to him was entrusted by his brother the construction of the Mahāviṣṇu-gṛha at Bādāmi, a cave-temple of wonderful workmanship well-proportioned in all its parts, viz. the ground floor (bhūmi-bhāga), the adjuncts (upa-bhāga), and the upper circuit (upari-paryanta). He endowed the temple at the time of the consecration of the image of Viṣṇu after the construction was completed, and later. But he was no narrow sectarian, and Makuteśvara, a form of Śiva, was, as noted above, equally the subject of his benefactions. He gets high praise for learning, character, and liberality, and for his great knowledge of the political arts.