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CCXVI
Kavyanusasana
In the sixth canto, after the description of the moonrise (vs. 1-21) comes the description of the holding of the Royal assembly with Kumārapāla seated on a golden throne (22-39). Sandhivigrahika or the Minister for peace and war reports to the king his success in war with Mallikarjuna of Konkana. The choice army of the lord of Konkana is referred to. His valour, which would make one forget the valour of the famous fiftytwo heroes, is mentioned. The march of Kumarapala's soldiers to Konkana is described. The enemy riding his elephant comes out of his city whose name is given as Thāņa (v. 49) which must be the modern Thana near Bombay. He made his way into the Gurjara army and a terrific fight followed. The enemy's elephant was pierced by the arrows of Gurjaras. So also the rider - the lord of Konkana. "His lotus-like head was cut off by your soldiers" (vs. 41-70).
The Minister of War and Peace continues his narrative thus: "You have earned the royal power of Kunkana consisting of seven departments. Thus enjoying the south, you are joined to the Sri of Srinagara, Tilanga and Kanchi (vs. 71-72 ). *
Then the reports of the exploits of Kumarapala's army in other parts of the country are given (vs. 73-95). Last comes the vijnapti or request of the lord of Jangala. (vs, 96-101) From this we learn that Kumarapala had crushed Turuka, the lord of Dhilli (Delhi) and the king of Kasi (v. 96). The
* पहु, सिरि-नयर - सिरीए जुज्जसि, जुप्पसि तिलङ्गलच्छीए । जुञ्जसि कञ्चि - सिरीए, भुञ्जन्तो दाहिणिं इहि ॥ ( ७२. स. ६.)
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