Northern expansion of Jayavarman II of Malwa

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Northeastern Conquests of Jayavarman II of Malwa
Part of Campaigns of Jayavarman II of Malwa
Date1250s–1260s
Location
Eastern Rajasthan, around Atru
Result Paramara victory
Territorial
changes
Jayavarman II expands his domain in North-eastern Rajputana, modern day Rajasthan
Belligerents
Paramara dynasty Local Rajput Chiefs
Commanders and leaders
Jayavarman II of Malwa Unknown
Casualties and losses
Likely none Heavy

During the reign of Jayavarman II of Malwa, the Paramara dynasty may have expanded its domains northwards in the West, around Atru and further north. [1] This expansion can be attested by Jayavarman's Atru inscription as well as that of the Chahamana ruler Hammiradeva. [2]

Consequences

These conquests caused a series of conflicts between the Paramaras and the Chahamanas of Ranastambhapura. The 1288 CE Balvan inscription of Hammiradeva suggests that his father Jaitra-simha (died 1283 CE) defeated Jayasimha of Mandapa-Durga.

The inscription states that he defeated the brave warriors of Jayasimha at Jhampaighatta, and imprisoned them at the Ranthambore fort. [3]

References

  1. Trivedi, H. V. (1991). Inscriptions of the Paramāras, Chandellas and Kachchapāghātas and Two Minor Dynasties. Corpus Inscriptionum Indicarum, Volume 7. New Delhi. p. 193.
  2. Trivedi, H. V. (1991). Inscriptions of the Paramāras, Chandellas and Kachchapāghātas and Two Minor Dynasties. Corpus Inscriptionum Indicarum, Volume 7. New Delhi. p. 193.
  3. Trivedi, H. V. (1991). Inscriptions of the Paramāras, Chandellas and Kachchapāghātas and Two Minor Dynasties. Corpus Inscriptionum Indicarum, Volume 7. New Delhi. p. 191.