Vanraj Chavda
Vanraj Chavda was the most prominent king of the Chavda dynasty, a dynasty which ruled Gujarat from 746 AD to 942 AD.[1]
History
During the seventh century, Panchasar was the capital of Chavda ruler Jai Shikhri, and was so splendid a city that, according to the court bard, no one living there had any desire for Paradise. This boasting of his bard brought against Jai Shikhri (697) the power of the king of Kalyan Katak. The first expedition, surprised by Jai Shikhri's minister, was defeated, but a second, under the personal command of the Kalyan king, ended in the destruction of Jai Shikhri and of his capital.[2]
His wife fled to the forests of Radhanpur and gave birth to Vanraj Chavda.[2] He was named Vanraj (King of the forest) as he was born in the forest. He was educated by Jain priests and gained an academic as well as a military education. He eventually raised an army of Bhil tribal men and helped by his friend lieutenant Anhil,[citation needed] regained his father's lost kingdom and established the city of Anhilwad Patan in 746.[2] He named it in honour of Anhil, and made it the capital of his kingdom. It went on to be the most prosperous cities of its time in India. He also founded the city of Champaner, in honour one of his generals, Champa.[citation needed]
Vanraj Chavda was succeeded by his son, Kshemraj Chavda.
References
Notes
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- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Gazetteer of the Bombay Presidency: Cutch, Palanpur, and Mahi Kantha 2015, p. 345.
Bibliography
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External links
- District Map of Patan (includes brief history) at mapsofindia.com
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