Bhillama I

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Bhillama I the Great
Yadava–narayana [1]
Yati-puravaradhisvara [2]
4th Ruler of Seuna (Yadava) dynasty
Reign910–930 A.D
Coronation c.910 A.D
Predecessor Dhadiyappa I
Successor Rajugi
Feudatories of Rashtrakutas
Predecessor Dhadiyappa I
Successor Rajugi
Issue Rajugi
Dynasty Seuna (Yadava) dynasty
Father Dhadiyappa I
Religion Shaivism

Bhillama I the Great is the fourth ruler of Seuna (Yadava) dynasty. He was also a fedutaroy of Rashtrakutas probably Indra III or Govinda IV. [3] The Samgamnar records mentions him as "a fire of death for the enemies". He was succeeded by his son Rajugi. [4]

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Life

Bhillama, who is later referred to as Bhillama I the Great, since there were four other rulers of the same name which emerged later in the dynasty. The exact relationship between Dhadiyappa and Bhillama I is less clear, since the earliest record of the dynasty, the Sangamner grant, does not reveal much detail. In verse 11, Dhadiyappa has been mentioned; then in verse 12 the name of Bhillama, with the help of the word "tadanu" (thereafter). [3] Interpretation of this point is quite ambiguous in Kaļas-Budruk while Bassein inscription, because of its corrupt text, gives very little sense about it. In contrast, Vratakhanda has a more solid statement that he was a son of Dhadiyappa. [3]

Millitary Career

The Sangamner record praises Bhillama's bravery and valor. In verse 12, he is described as a "fire of death for the enemies." Similarly, the Kalas-Budruk grant refers to him as someone who defeated numerous foes, supporting this depiction. [3] The identity of the enemies mentioned remains uncertain and speculative. However, it is presumed that these adversaries were likely the rivals of his overlord, the Rashtrakuta rulers Indra III or Govinda IV. [3]

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References

  1. The Seunas (The Yadavas Of Devagiri). S.Ritti.
  2. The Seunas (The Yadavas Of Devagiri). S.Ritti.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 H. V. Trivedi. The Yadavas And Their Times. pp. 25–26.
  4. Y. A. Raikar. Yadavas Of The Deccan And Their Times A Cultural History. pp. 39–40.