Indian Antiquary Vol 08

Author(s): Jas Burgess
Publisher: Swati Publications

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THE INDIAN ANTIQUARY.
[MARCH, 1879.
discovered the secret. He murdered the king matter with Hammira, and, after giving him of Malwa, and possessing himself of his throne, excellent advice as to how he was to behave, soon gathered round him many of the distressed he gave over the charge of the state to him, and Rajputa. Possessed thus at once of a country and himself went to live in the forest. This hapan army, he made a league with the Kharpened in Samvat 1330 (A.D. 1283).* purås, who were already in arms against the Being endowed with the six gunas and the Muhammadans. Vågbhata conducted the three saktis, Hammir & now resolved to set combined army to Ranathambhôr and reduced out on a series of warlike expeditions. The its Muslim garrison to such a plight that they first place which he visited was Sarasa para, vacated the fort. Thus Vågbhata and the the capital of Raja Arjuna. Here a battle was Rajputs once more became masters of fought, in which Arjuna was defeated and Rana thambhor.
reduced to submission. Next the prince marchIt was Vågbhata's policy to station large ed on Gadhamandala, which saved itself forces at different posts along the frontier and by paying tribute. From Gadhamandala thus to keep off his enemies. He died after a Hammira advanced upon Dhara. Here was happy reign of twelve years.
reigning a Raja Bhoja, who, like his famous Vågbhata was succeeded by his son Jai- namesake, was the friend of poets. After trasingh. His queen was named Hira Dê vi, defeating Bhoja, the army arrived at Ujjain, who was very beautiful, and in every way quali- where the elephants, horses, and men bathed in fied for her high position. In course of time, the clear waters of the Kshipra. The prince Hiri Devi was found to be with child. Her also performed his ablutions in the river and cravings in this condition presaged the pro- paid his devotions at the shrine of Mah å kåla. clivities and greatness of the burden she bore. In a grand procession he then passed through At times she was possessed with a desire to the principal streets of the old city. From Ujbathe herself in the blood of the Muslims. jain, Hammira marched to Chitrakota Her husband satisfied her wishes, and at last, (Chitod), and ravaging Medapata (Mewad), in an auspicious hour, she was delivered of a went on to Mount A bû. son. The four quarters of the earth assumed Though a follower of the Vedas, Hammira a beautiful appearance; balmy winds began to here worshipped at the temple of Rishabha blow; the sky became clear; the sun shone | Déva,-for the great do not make invidious disgraciously; the king testified his joy by shower- tinctions. The king was also present at a reing'gold on the Brâhmans, and by making thank- citation in honour of Vastu pâla. He stayed offerings. The astrologers predicted, from the for some days at the hermitage of Vasightha, very favourable conjunction of the stars that and, bathing in the Mandakini, paid his presided over the child's nativity, that the prince devotions to A chalds vara. Here he was would make the whole earth wet with the blood much astonished at seeing the works which of the enemies of his country, the Muhammadans. Arjun a bad executed.
Hammira (for that was the name bestowed The king of A bû was a famous warrior, but on the child) throve and grew up a strong and his prowess little availed him at this juncture, handsome boy. He easily mastered the sciences, and he was obliged to submit to Hammira. and soon grew an expert in the art of war. Leaving Abû, the king arrived at Var. When he attained a proper age, his father bad ddhanapura, which city he plundered and dehim married to seven beautiful wives.
spoiled. Changå met with the same fate. Hence, Jaitrasingh had two other sons also, by way of Ajmer, Hammira went to PushSurattråņa and Virama, who were great kara, where he paid his devotions to Adiwarriors. Finding that his sons were now able var å ha (the primeval boar). From Pushto relieve him of the burden of government, kara the prince repaired to sakam bhari. Jaitrasingh one day talked over the On the way the towns of Mända t A
19 Ferishta says "Xhakars," a Mongol tribe, who also parte acell seem to have invaded India at this time.
15. There is no town of this name that Hammirs could 1. The text runs as follows:- 447 91 691 have ravaged on his way to Sakambhari. There is such भूहायने माधवलक्षपक्षे । पौष्यां तिथौ हेलिदिने सपुष्ये ज्योतिर्विदा- |