Studies in Cola History and Administration c7.46

Studies in Cōḻa History and Administration c7.46

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c7.46

(d) The Kanyākumārī (stone) inscription of Vīrarājēndra devotes two verses to him, giving his name between Peruṉaṟkkiḷḷi and other famous kings before him, and Vaḷabha immediately after. Verse 48 is a general praise of Karikāla’s prowess, interesting only for the phrase *samutthitaripu-kṣitipāla-kālaḥ*—‘Death to hostile monarchs up in arms (against him).’ The next verse (49) runs:

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