The woman, filled with devotion, addressed the goddess, saying, “O Mother, if you are pleased to grant me a boon, O Sovereign Lady—” Hearing her prayer, the goddess graciously replied, “So be it,” and then vanished from that very spot. In due course, the king, following the path of righteousness, married the blessed woman and brought her to his own palace. This king, named Āvārya, possessed the strength of a hundred elephants. At that time, there was also a renowned Mleccha named Śatayatta, a heroic lord among the Vanaras, whose mighty leap reached as high as a palm tree. A fierce and hair-raising battle erupted between King Āvārya and Śatayatta. Yet, after their contest, the two kings forged a friendship, celebrated by the gift of a palm tree. Desiring an heir, King Āvārya performed a Śaiva sacrifice with all proper rites. By the grace of Śiva’s share, a daughter was born to him. Her father gave this daughter, Candrakānti, in marriage to the illustrious lord of Kānyakubja, King Someśvara of the Apahāna lineage. Meanwhile, in the Himalayas, there lived a twice-born sage named Jayaśarmā, absorbed in deep meditation. Upon leaving his mortal body, this pure-souled being was reborn as the son of Candrakānti, and a mighty hero named Ratnabhānu was born as his younger brother. These brothers grew in power, conquering the proud regions of Gauḍa, Vaṅga, and the desert lands. There was also the auspicious Vīravatī, sister of Gaṅgāsiṃha. By Shiva’s command, a son of Nakula was born upon that land, and after seven years, he became equal in prowess to his father. Kīrtimālinī bore three illustrious sons, the eldest named Pṛthivīrāja, with his younger brothers following him. When Pṛthivīrāja reached the age of twelve, Siṃhakhela arose; journeying to the beautiful Himalayas, he devoted himself to yoga and meditation. Elsewhere, in Mathurā, Dhuṃdhakāra was born, and in Ajmer, his younger brother entered the world. Pradyota and Vidyota, both Kṣatriyas of the lunar dynasty, were also born. Pradyota’s son, strong and valiant, was named Parimala, while from Vidyota came Bhīṣmasiṃha, who became lord of the elephants. Observing that all his kinsmen had become unfriendly toward him, Bhīṣmasiṃha renounced his own kingdom. He journeyed to the city of Kānyakubja and offered praise to King Jayacandra. Fearless and strong, Bhīṣmasiṃha obtained the kingdom of his maternal grandfather. When questioned, “How do you enjoy all the kingdoms?” he rejected their claims. Upon hearing this, King Jayacandra addressed them, saying, “You, the valiant Parimala, shall now be my minister by name. For your livelihood, I grant you the great city of Mahāvatī.” Hearing these words, all rejoiced and accepted the king’s decision as proper. Yet, out of sorrow, the powerful king abandoned that city. He established another city upon the earth and made his dwelling there. That city he gave to King Bhūmirāja, and another to Parimala. After the marriage, King Bhūmirāja established yet another fortress. In a brief moment, the gods themselves established a threshold at the fortress gate. Astonished, the king named it ‘Dehalī.’ O Brahmins, after three years had passed, King Jayacandra spoke, saying, “For what reason, O Prithviraja, have you not given me my share? If you do not, then by my hard weapons, your soldiers will be destroyed.” Thus, the proud king of kings sent forth his messenger.