Narasimha
King of Dahala
Reignc. 1153-1163 CE
PredecessorGayakarna
SuccessorJayasimha
DynastyKalachuris of Tripuri
FatherGayakarna

Narasimha (IAST: Nara-siṃha, r. c. 1153-1163 CE) was a ruler of the Kalachuri dynasty of Tripuri in central India. His kingdom was centered around the Chedi or Dahala region in present-day Madhya Pradesh.

Narasimha was a son of the Kalachuri king Gayakarna. Narasimha's rajaguru (royal preceptor) was Kirti-shiva.[1]

Narasimha inscriptions have been found to the north of the Kaimur Range. This suggests that he recovered the territory that his father had lost to the Chandela king Madanavarman.[2]

Narasimha seems to have died without a male heir, as he was succeeded by his brother Jayasimha.[2]

References

  1. ^ R. K. Sharma 1980, p. 84.
  2. ^ a b V. V. Mirashi 1957, p. 495.

Bibliography

  • R. K. Sharma (1980). The Kalachuris and their times. Sundeep. OCLC 7816720.
  • V. V. Mirashi (1957). "The Kalacuris". In R. S. Sharma (ed.). A Comprehensive history of India: A.D. 985-1206. Vol. 4 (Part 1). Indian History Congress / People's Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-7007-121-1.
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