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The Paramara Rajputs ruled over Malava during the 9th to 12th centuries A. D. King Munja Vakpatiraj 1l was a famous monarch of this line. He conquered the southern countries of Karnataka, Lata, Kerala and Chola. He was himself a great scholar and a good poet. - His court was ever thronged with learned men and poets. Jainsim being in ascendency, under the Rashtrakutas and the Western Chalukyas in Deccan--the neighbourhood of Malava- the Jain scholars and saints influenced with their teachings the Parmar kings and people alike. They were successful in making many a convert to Jainism. At Ujjain itself Jain Kavi Shobhan converted his brother Dhanpal who was a court poet and a favourite of the king to Jainism". Jain Sage Mahasenasuri also commanded respect from the King. He wrote his “PradyumnaCharit" at the request of a Jain Mahasamanta of King Munja's successor Sindhuraj”. Jain sages like Devasena, Amitagati and Shubha Chandra flourished at the time to glorify Jainism.
King Bhoja succeeded Sindhuraj and became famous in Indian history for his valour, justice and learning. His liberality and love for literature knew 1. Reu, loc. cit. pp. 100-104 and My "Samksipta Juin
Itihas, Vol. II, pt. II. 153. . 2. Ibid.
