Navaghana was an early

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king known only from the ballads and folklore of

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, India. His capital was at Vamanasthali (now

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) which he later moved to

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during his last years of reign. Navghan Kuvo 02

In bardic literature

The bardic literature says his father

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was defeated by Patan Raja (probably

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king) and Navaghana was rescued. When Navaghana grew up, he regained the throne. He may have been benefited by weakened Chaulukyas due to invasion of

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who attacked desecrated the Somnath temple in 1024 CE. Navaghana came to power soon after the attack.

Successors

According to bardic tales and folklore, Navaghana reigned from 1026 CE to 1044 CE and he was succeeded by his son Khengara who reigned for 23 years (1144-1167 CE), followed by his son

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. Udayamati, wife of Chaulukya ruler

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, was a daughter of his son Khengara.

Cultural activities

The construction of

Navghan Kuvo Navghan Kuvo is a stepwell in Uparkot Fort, Junagadh, Gujarat, India. History Navghan Kuvo is named after the Chudasama king Ra Navaghana. The forecourt to reach the well was probably built during his reign in 11th century. It is believed to have ...

, a stepwell in the

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, is attributed to him. It is considered an oldest example of stepwell in Gujarat by some scholars.

References

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