Jendraraja
Jendraraja (IAST: Jendrarāja, r. c. 1070-1080 CE) was an Indian king belonging to the Naddula Chahamana dynasty. He ruled the area around Naddula (present-day Nadol in Rajasthan), and achieved military successes against the Chaulukyas.
| Jendraraja | |
|---|---|
| King of Naddula | |
| Reign | c. 1070-1080 CE |
| Predecessor | Balaprasada |
| Successor | Prithvipala |
| Dynasty | Chahamanas of Naddula |
Reign
Jendraraja was the younger son of the Chahamana king Anahilla. His predecessor was his elder brother Balaprasada, who appears to have died heirless.[1] Jendraraja was also known as Jenduraja, Jindraraja, Jendrapala, Jesaladeva and Jayasaladeva.[1][2]
According to the Sundha Hill inscription, Jendraraja defeated several of his enemies at Sandera,[2] which can be identified with modern Sanderao.[1] Historian Dasharatha Sharma believes that the leader of the defeated army was the Chaulukya king Bhima I.[2] R. B. Singh believes him to be Bhima's successor Karna.[1]
Jendraraja is said to have been a proficient in polity (neeti). An inscription of his descendant Rajyapala mentions a temple named Jendrarajeshvara in Nadol. This temple was probably commissioned by Jendraraja.[1]
Jendraraja had three sons: Prithvipala, Jojalladeva, and Ashvaraja. These three sons succeeded him one after another.[3]
References
- R. B. Singh 1964, p. 246.
- Dasharatha Sharma 1959, p. 127.
- R. B. Singh 1964, p. 246-248.
Bibliography
- Dasharatha Sharma (1959). Early Chauhān Dynasties. S. Chand / Motilal Banarsidass. ISBN 9780842606189.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
- R. B. Singh (1964). History of the Chāhamānas. N. Kishore. OCLC 11038728.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)