In the illustrious lunar dynasty, two Kṣatriyas were born—Pradyota and Vidyota. Pradyota fathered a strong son named Parimala, while from Vidyota was born Bhīṣmasiṃha, who would become known as the lord of elephants. Yet, when Bhīṣmasiṃha perceived all around him to be unfriendly, he renounced his own kingdom and journeyed to the famed city of Kānyakubja. There, he offered praise to King Jayacandra. Bhīṣmasiṃha, fearless and mighty, soon gained the kingdom of his maternal grandfather. But when word spread—"How do you enjoy all the kingdoms?"—he found himself rejected by those around him. Upon hearing of these events, King Jayacandra spoke to the assembled company. Turning to the valiant Parimala, Jayacandra declared, "You shall now be my minister by name." For Parimala’s livelihood, the king granted him the great city of Mahāvatī. The news brought joy to all, who accepted the arrangement as proper. Yet, the powerful king, burdened by sorrow, abandoned Mahāvatī. He established a new city upon the earth and made his dwelling there. This city he gave to King Bhūmirāja, and another city he granted to Parimala. After his marriage, King Bhūmirāja built a fortress; and in a brief moment, the gods themselves established a threshold at the fortress gate. Astonished by this divine sign, the king named the place 'Dehalī.' O Brahmins, three years later, King Jayachandra addressed Prithviraja, 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." The proud king of kings sent a messenger to deliver his words: "When those Chandravamshis were rejected by me for their deceit, you assembled a war-army of one hundred and sixty thousand. You are powerful and not to be punished, but you ought to pay me tribute." Thus, fierce enmity arose between the two kings upon the earth. Jayachandra was powerful, but Prithviraja was filled with fear. Still, Prithviraja succeeded in taking half the kingdom. He then conquered the southern direction and seized their treasures, which caused great astonishment to the king. At this time, there was a renowned woman named Tilaka, brave and auspicious. King Jayachandra had sixteen wives, among whom was Divyavibhavari, the daughter of the king of Gauda. She was endowed with beauty and youth and was skilled in the arts of love. To her was born a daughter, the auspicious goddess Saṃyoginī. When Saṃyoginī's svayaṃvara approached, King Jayachandra invited the noblest kings, his chief minister, and Candrabhaṭṭa, his beloved companion. He instructed Candrabhaṭṭa, "Arrive at Kānyakubja city, place my golden image in the midst of the assembly, and tell me what transpires." Hearing this, Candrabhaṭṭa, devoted to Bhavānī, became intent on his mission. At the svayaṃvara, kings from various regions gathered together. Kāmākṣī, present at the assembly, asked her father, "O king, whose image is this?" Jayacandra replied to Candrabhadra, "If this Yoginī is united, then she will be exceedingly dear to me.