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With the help of this unfailing and insurmountable weapon and brilliant war-tactics, unyielding bravery, and unique strategy of his commander-in-chief, Jai Kumāra, he brought all the kings under his reign and established a sovereign state. All the land known as Bharata ksetra came under the rule of Bharata and he became the first emperor of this area. He changed the name of this country from Ajanābhavarşa to Bhāratavarşa, which remains unchanged till today.
Furling the flags of victory, Cakravarti (emperor) Bharata returned to Ayodhya after a long time but the Chakra stopped at the main gate. When the experts were asked about the reason for this, they deliberated and informed that some kings still remains unconquered and those kings were none other than the emperor's own brothers. First of all the Cakravarti sent emissaries to his ninety-seven brothers. They realized that they did not have the power to oppose the Cakravarti and they also were reluctant to accept his sovereignty over them. They finally decided to renounce their kingdoms and get initiated by Bhagavāna Rşabhadeva.
After this the Cakravarti sent an emissary accomplished in diplomatic negotiations to his brother Bāhubali at Podanapur. The emissary tried all his negotiating skills to persuade Bāhubali to accept dominion of Bharat but in vain. Bāhubali's straight forward answer was, “Emissary, go and tell your master that an elder brother is indeed to be revered but it is not proper to offer reverence at the point of sword. I cannot accept dominion of Bharat. This would now be decided on the battle field.” Mission unaccomplished, the emissary returned.
Preparations for war started at both ends. Some days later both the opposing armies faced each other outside Podanpura. With the blowing of trumpets the battle started. A terrible manslaughter ensued. The Prime Minister of the Cakravarti saw that the opposing army was more vigorous and organized in its attack as compared to his own army. He realized, 'It is evident that the commander-in-chief was in a dilemma. On one side was the responsibility of his post and on the other side the hesitation of the effrontery to take arms against his own grandfather Jaikumār was son of Bāhubali's son Somaprabha). This is our weakest point."
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