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CIII
THE CONQUEST OF THE WORLD
King Vajrajang and King Prithu collected their armies and set off on the march of victory. The joy and elation of Lav and Kush knew no bounds. Though they were young, their enthusiasm and heroism were greater than that of any veteran military hero. The very thought of a war filled the two young men with enthusiasm and elation. They proceeded routing, defeating and capturing the kingdoms on the way. Some kings and potentates surrendered themselves to Lav and Kush while some opposed them and such kings were defeated and subjugated. The armies of all those kings joined the campaign.
They reached Lokapurnagar. Kuberkant, the king of Lokapurnagar was renowned for his heroism; and militaric abilities. The entire area knew the tory of his achievement. Lav and Kush sent a messenger to Kuberkant demanding his surrender but he did not agree to surrender himself to them. He challenged them to fight against him. In consequence, Lav and Kush routed him and subjugated him within a few hours and established their supremacy over Lokapurnagar.
Kuberkant was greatly amazed at the heroism and the militaric abilities displayed by Lav and Kush in the war. Lav and Kush invited Kuberkant to join the march of victory and Kukerkant readily and gladly agreed to join them.
Later, they defeated Ekakarna, the king of Lampaka. They defeated and subjugated Brathrushatha, the king of Vijayastali and when they proceeded further, they saw the sublime river Ganga, whose holy water washes away all sins. The Ganga was flowing slowly and majestically. The Ganga which has been
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