Karina and Sulalita—these were the names of two illustrious figures, remembered in order among the heroes of old. At the command of his sons, the valiant Talanada, beloved among the rakshasas, took up his charge. Alongside him stood the two sons of Vasumat, men of kingly bearing and rulers of lands. To aid them, a fierce and terrifying mare named Simhini was bestowed, her strength formidable. There was also a magnificent elephant, Indradatta, whose five distinct calls delighted all who heard him. And Surya himself gifted a horse named Papihaka, remarkable for its human-like voice. These three mighty warriors, united in purpose, entered the great city together. Their forces were vast—sixty thousand strong—with Talana as their lord and commander. Under the protection of these stalwart warriors, the king was able to fulfill his royal duties and attain the highest satisfaction. Joined by Kaliya, the king journeyed to the auspicious banks of the sacred Narmada. There, with the assembled kings, he offered worship to the god of gods, Pinakin, the wielder of the bow. With reverence and joined palms, the king invited the deity to grant him a boon of his choosing. Mahadeva, pleased with their devotion, simply said, "So be it," and vanished from their sight. Meanwhile, Mohanan, leader of all the armies, approached his father and declared, "I will go with my forces to the auspicious Ganga, whose waters are pure." He spoke also to his sister, a radiant and strong woman, eager for victory. She adorned herself with a necklace of gems and pearls, shining at her neck. Kaliya, commanding a hundred thousand horses, set out swiftly on his own path. After bestowing generous gifts upon the Brahmins, he traveled to Jayachandrapuri. Yet, in Kanyakubja, the great and precious necklace was not found. The mighty Śivadatta, strong and resolute, went instead to the beautiful city of Mahāvatī. There, he sought refuge in Rudra, the matted-haired Śambhu, the compassionate giver of shelter. Departing from Mahāvatī, Śivadatta was accompanied and protected by three valiant warriors. In that region, King Vatsarāja ruled, commanding sixteen thousand horses. The root cause of their battle was lost to memory, but what followed was a terrible destruction of heroes. For a full day and night, a great and dreadful conflict raged between the armies. At last, Śivadatta's forces triumphed, slaying the enemy army and raising victorious shouts again and again. Witnessing this, King Kāliya fled in all directions, his courage broken. Yet, holding Mahādeva in his heart, he seized a bewildering arrow, ready to strike again. All the remaining enemies gathered, intent on destroying their foes. Then Bhīṣmasiṃha, seeing the threat, roused his soldiers to action. With an arrow named Bhairava, he struck the enemy's body decisively. The army of Māhiṣmatī surged forth in all ten directions, and with a single arrow, the king severed the head of his adversary from its body. Thus, Kāliya was defeated, and the enemy was driven away. Having bewildered all remaining foes, the victors returned to their own camp. King Parimala, witnessing the rout of the enemy, took note of their triumph, while Jayacandra, hearing of these events, was filled with great astonishment. In the fifth month, O king, Bhīṣmasiṃha departed from the world. At that time, a daughter named Madālasa was born to the king of Gurjara. Upon hearing of her birth, the king joyfully distributed much wealth, celebrating the arrival of his precious child.