The Early History of the Deccan (Parts I–XI) v2.c13.s5.35

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vāḍa became the headquarters of this branch of the Chāḷukyas at an early stage, probably under Arikesari I. It is quite likely, therefore, that a little earlier, towards the end of his career, Yuddhamalla accepted a fief in the neighbourhood of Bodhan as the reward of his services to Dantidurga, and that this territory subsequently became the base for the further achievements of the dynasty.