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CCXXIV
Kavyanusasana
according to the P. C. in V, S. 1211-A. D. 1155, at the hands of Vāgbhata (p. 87).
From the Kiradu inscription of V. S. 1209-A. D. 1153, we learn that Sri Mahādeva was the prime minister at Anahillapura at that time. This Mahādeva must be the same as was appointed the Governor of Mālava by Jayasimha. It is likely that Ujjayini and Dhárā must have been in his charge when Ballála of Gonarda rose in rebellion, and that after Ballāla was slain in battle, General Kakka might have been appointed the Governor of Mālava. Mahadeva, on retiring from Mālava, must have been given the position of prime minister which was occupied by his father Dădāka. We do not know how Kakka and Mahādeva were related. We know from Hemachandra that Kakka was a Brāhmaṇa. Probably he was a Nāgara of Vadanagara. Mahādeva, we know, definitely, was a Nāgara of Vadanagara. It was customary to give the position of a father to his son in those days. In all likelihood, Kakka was a son of Mahādeva. But this is only a guess.
From the inscription of V. S. 1220-A. D. 1164 we learn that at that time Jaşodhavala or Yaşodhavala was the prime-minister at Anahillapura. From the inscription of V. S.-1225 A. D. 1169, it appears that Yaşodhavala or Dhavala was probably a Brāhmana of Anandapura, that is a Nāgara of Vadanagara. There he is referred to. in the past tense, so it appears either he had ceased to occupy that position or that he was not alive at the time. The wife of this minister built two temples, probably near Junāgadha.
- We may; here; mention Kapardin the treasurer of Kumārapāla. According to the P. C., it was at his
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