Chhittaraja
12th Shilahara Ruler
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Chhittaraja was a Shilahara ruler of the north Konkan branch of Silahara dynasty and he ruled from 1022 CE to 1035 CE.
| Chhittaraja | |
|---|---|
| 12th Shilahara Ruler | |
| Reign | c. 1022 – c. 1035 CE |
| Predecessor | Arikesarin |
| Successor | Nagarjuna |
| Dynasty | Shilahara |
Chhittaraja succeeded his uncle Arikesarin some time before 1026 CE, when he issued his Bhandup plates. Chhittaraja was a patron of art and literature. He built the magnificent temple of Shiva at Ambarnath near Kalyan. He patronised Soddhala, the author of the Udayasundarikatha.
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References
- Bhandarkar R.G. (1957): Early History of Deccan, Sushil Gupta (I) Pvt Ltd, Calcutta.
- Fleet J.F (1896) :The Dynasties of the Kanarese District of The Bombay Presidency, Written for the Bombay Gazetteer .
- Department of Gazetteer, Govt of Maharashtra (2002) : Itihaas : Prachin Kal, Khand -1 (Marathi)
- Department of Gazetteer, Govt of Maharashtra (1960) : Kolhapur District Gazetteer
- Department of Gazetteer, Govt of Maharashtra (1964) : Kolaba District Gazetteer
- Department of Gazetteer, Govt of Maharashtra (1982) : Thane District Gazetteer
- A.S.Altekar (1936) : The Silaharas of Western India
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