Navaghana
| Navaghana | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ra of Saurashtra | |||||
| Reign | 1306–1308 CE | ||||
| Predecessor | Mandalika I | ||||
| Successor | Mahipala I | ||||
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| Dynasty | Chudasama dynasty | ||||
| Father | Mandalika I | ||||
| Religion | Hinduism | ||||
Navaghana was a Chudasama king of Saurashtra region of western India who reigned from 1306 CE to 1308 CE (VS 1362 to VS 1364). His capital was at Junagadh.
Reign
Navaghana was of middle age when he succeeded his father Mandalika I. He is also mentioned in the genealogy in inscriptions at Neminath Temple (c. VS 1510/c. 1454 CE) on Girnar.[1] where he is praised as a mighty warrior. He reigned only for two years and was succeeded by his brother Mahipala I. This inscription calls the Chudasamas of the Yadava origin.[2][3]
References
- ^ Diskalkar, D. B. (June 1940). "Inscriptions of Kathiawad: No. 77". New Indian Antiquary. Vol. 2. pp. 116–117.
- ^ Watson, James W., ed. (1884). Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency : Kathiawar. Vol. VIII. Bombay: Government Central Press. p. 496.
This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
- ^ Harold Wilberforce-Bell (1916). The History of Kathiawad from the Earliest Times. London: William Heinemann. p. 72. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
