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him, at the same time, that they were still more than a match for Bhimasisha's army; and that they should set out at once for the place appointed for the battle. On the night before the battle the three Rajaputs sent a word to Viradhavala that he should keep in readiness for his protection the numerous soldiers he had kept by the three lacks of coins which he had refused them. The king politely replied that the next day's fighting would decide the question. In the battle which ensued, the three Rajaputs broke through all those that defended Viradhavala, and pointed their spears at his forehead, but spared his life in consideration of the Vidā they had eaten at his court. However, Viradhavala was thrown from his horse Uparavața, who was seized by the three Rajaputs. The fighting for the day ceased, but Viradhavala was none the worse for the casualties of the day. The ministers of Bhimasinha advised him to make peace. Bhimasinha sent back Uparavata to Viradhevala. Peace was made. By and by Viradhavala became more powerful, and having conquered Bhimsinha destroyed his power.
There was a king named Ghughula, who reigned at Godraha, in the district of Mahitata. He seized the goods of the merchants who came to trade with Gujarat. Vastu pāla and Tejahpāla sent messengers to remonstrate with him, and advised him to abide by the commands of Viradhavala. Ghughula in return sent a box of eyewash and a pair of women's clothes to him, to show that he regarded him, along with other kings, as no better than his mistresses. Viradhavala called together his chiefs, and asked if any one would offer to undertake an expedition against Ghughula. Tejahpāla alone offered to go. He went and stationed his army at a distance from Godraha. He detached a small number of soldiers to go into the proximity of the town and seize the cows of the cowherds. When the cowherds came to the town to complain of it, Ghughula went at the head of a small force to punish the offenders. The minister's soldiers feigning a flight, drew Ghughula towards the minister's army. Ghughula did not perceive the manoeuvre until he came face to face with the minister's army. Without losing courage, he sent a word to his chiefs to come to his succour, and commenced fighting at once. He succeeded in dispersing the minister's army; but Tejahpāla with seven Rajaputs determined to conquer or to die, and held fast. The example encouraged the worsted soldiers to return to the fight. Tejahpāla forced his way up to Ghughula and challenged him to a duel. The challenge was accepted. The minister threw Ghughula from his horse, and took him alive. He was confined in a wooden cage and sent to the king. All his wealth was seized. Viradhavala caused the box of eyewash, which Ghughula had sent to be tied around his neck with a string, and he was made to wear the pair of clothes he had sent. Unable to bear this disgrace Ghughula killed himself by biting off his tongue.
Chatur avinsati prabandha says that the victory over Ghughula enabled Vastu pāla to extend the sway of Viradhavala to the borders of Mahārāshtra.
The same Prabandha also mentions that Vastupāla was directed to proceed against Sultan Moujadina. Being forewarned that the army of the Sultan was going to enter by side of the Abu: mountain, he directed Dhārāvarsha, the king of
1. This word is Sanskritized and written as T. 2. Muizuddin Baharamshah. 3. The warning is said to be given by Mahanadevi.
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