Gayakarna
| Gayakarna | |
|---|---|
| King of Dahala | |
| Reign | c. 1123-1153 CE |
| Predecessor | Yashahkarna |
| Successor | Narasimha |
| Spouse | Alhanadevi |
| Issue | Narasimha, Jayasimha |
| Dynasty | Kalachuris of Tripuri |
| Father | Yashahkarna |
Gayakarna (
Gayakarna married Alhanadevi, a granddaughter of the
Reign
Gayakarna succeeded his father Yashahkarna as the Kalachuri king.[1]
Gayakarna seems to have lost some of his northern territory to the
The Ratnapura Kalachuri branch, whose kings had earlier served as vassals of the Tripuri Kalachuris, declared its independence during Gayakarna's reign. Gayakarna sent an army to reduce the Ratnapura chief Ratnadeva II to submission, but it was defeated.[1]
Personal life
Gayakarna married Alhanadevi, a daughter of the
Because of Alhanadevi's patronage, the Pashupata Shaivite religious leaders rose to prominence in the Kalachuri kingdom.[1] Gayakarna's rajaguru (royal preceptor) was Shakti-shiva.[4]
Gayakarna was succeeded by his sons Narasimha and Jayasimha one after another.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d e V. V. Mirashi 1957, p. 495.
- ^ R. K. Dikshit 1976, p. 135.
- ^ Sisirkumar Mitra 1977, pp. 112–113.
- ^ R. K. Sharma 1980, p. 84.
Bibliography
- Pranab Kumar Bhattacharyya (1977). Historical Geography of Madhya Pradesh from Early Records. ISBN 978-0-8426-9091-1.
- R. K. Sharma (1980). The Kalachuris and their times. Sundeep. OCLC 7816720.
- R. K. Dikshit (1976). The Candellas of Jejākabhukti. Abhinav. ISBN 9788170170464.
- Sisirkumar Mitra (1977). The Early Rulers of Khajurāho. Motilal Banarsidass. ISBN 9788120819979.
- ISBN 978-81-7007-121-1.