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Both the kings read their letters.. They determined to invade Tilaksager and to set free Balsar. With this thought both proceeded with their armies towards Tilaksagar.
Both fixed their camps outside the city. Both the kings sent a common messenger to Sidhdhraj, the king of Tilaksagar.
The messenger gave introduction about. his sovereign kings and said:
"Maharaj Sheth Balsar is the friend of both of our kings. Set him free with honour. Otherwise be prepared for war."
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Mahabal was very much pleased to know that his bather and the father of Malaya both had come there. He thought: "As a son and a son -in-law it is duty to offer some precious presents to them and place them at their feet. But it is not proper to do so. My subjects will misunderstand me. They will think that
