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horses, and men bathed in the clear waters of the Kshipra, The prince also performed his ablutions in the river and paid his devotions at the shrine of Mahakala. In a grand procession he then passed through the principal streets of the old city. From Ujjain, Hammira marched to Chitrakota (Chitod), and ravaging Meda påha (Mewâd), went on to Mount Åbu. Though a follower of the Vedas, Hammira here worshipped at the temple of Rishabha deva,— for the great do not make invidious distinctions. The king was also present at a recitation in honour of Vastupal. He stayed for some days at the hermitage of Vasistha and bathing in the Mandakini, paid his devotions to Achalesvara. Here he was much astonished at seeing the works which Arjuna had executed. The king of Abu was a famous warrior, but his prowess little availed him at this juncture, and he was obliged to submit to Hammira. Leaving Αbu, the king arrived at Varddhanapura, which city he plundered and despoiled, Changi met with the same fate. Hence, by way of Ajmor, Hammira went to Pushkara, where he paid his devotions to Adivaraha (the primeval boar). From Pushkara the prince repaired to Sakambhari. On the way the towns of Marhata,” Khandilla, Chamdå, and Kånkroli were plundered. Tribhuvanendra came to see him at Kånkroli and presented to him many rich gifts. After having accomplished those brilliant exploits, Hammira. returned to his capital. The advent of the king caused a great commotion there, All the great officers of state, headed by Dharmasingh, came out in procession to receive their victorious monarch, The streets were lined by loving subjects eager to get a glimpse of their king.
“There is no town of this name that Hammira could have ravaged on his way to Sakambhari. There is such a town as Medata on the borders of Mor..d.
