Vigrahapala (Chahamana dynasty)
Vigraha-pāla (r. c. 990–994 CE) was an Indian king belonging to the Naddula Chahamana dynasty. He ruled the area around Naddula (present-day Nadol in Rajasthan).
Vigrahapala | |
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King of Naddula | |
Reign | c. 990–994 CE |
Predecessor | Baliraja |
Successor | Mahindu |
Dynasty | Chahamanas of Naddula |
Father | Lakshmana |
Reign
Vigrahapala was a son of the Chahamana monarch Lakshmana. His brother Shobhita and then his nephew Baliraja succeeded Lakshmana. Baliraja probably died heirless, because of which Vigrahapala became the new king.[1]
Vigraharaja's short reign appears to have passed without any significant event.[1] the Sundha Hill inscription omits his name among the list of Chahamana kings. However, he is attested as a ruler by other inscriptions, including the Mandore inscription of Sahajapala, the Nadol inscription of Kirtipala, and the Nadol inscription of Alhanadeva.[2]
He was succeeded by his son Mahindu.[1]
References
- R. B. Singh 1964, p. 239.
- Dasharatha Sharma 1959, p. 122.
Bibliography
- Dasharatha Sharma (1959). Early Chauhān Dynasties. S. Chand / Motilal Banarsidass. ISBN 9780842606189.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
- R. B. Singh (1964). History of the Chāhamānas. N. Kishore. OCLC 11038728.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)