________________
CXCIV
Kavyanusasana From the inscription of V. S. 1196-A. D. 1140, we learn that Keşava was a general of the army and the Governor of the Dohada district. He was a Vaishpava and built the temple of Goga Nārāyaṇa at Dadhipadra or Dohada in memory of his mother.
Udayana was a Governor of Stambhatirtha. We shall speak of him later on.
What impression Jayasimha and his capital Aşahilla pura created upon a foreigner, we gather from the following account of the geographer Al - Idrisi who visited his court (C. H. I. Vol. III 517).
“The city of Nahrvala is governed by a great prince called the Balhara. He has troops of elephants, worships Buddha, wears a gold crown and dresses in rich robes. He generally rides a horse, especially once a week, when, with a hundred women richly clothed with gold and silver rings on their hands and feet, their hair in braids, he gives himself up to games and show-fights. The ministers and commanders only go with the king on occasion of battle. The chief strength of the king lies in the elephants. His title Balhara means the king of kings. The city is frequented by a great number of Musalman merchants who resort to it in business. They are well received by the king and his officers and find protection and security. The Indians by nature are inclined to justice. Their good faith, loyalty and faithfulness are so well known that every one hears that their country is prosperous. As a proof of their love of honesty, if a creditor is anxious to receive a debt, he has only to draw a line round his debtor who will not move till he has satisfied his creditor or the debt is paid. The people eat grain
Jain Education International
For Private & Personal Use Only
www.jainelibrary.org
