Jaya Singh Siddharaja , Chalukya King of Gujarat - Informative & researched article on Jaya Singh Siddharaja , Chalukya King of Gujarat
  Indianetzone: Largest Free Encyclopedia of India with thousand of articles History of India


in  
Art & Culture | Entertainment | Health | Reference | Sports | Society | Travel
Forum  | RSS Feeds  | Free E-magazine
History of India : History of India l Medieval History of India l Modern History Of India l Muslim Rule in India l Indian Historical Dynasties l Indian Battles l Indian Natural History l Indian Rulers l Caste System in India l Sources of History of India
Home > Reference > History of India > Chalukya Dynasty > Jaya Singh Siddharaja
Jaya Singh Siddharaja , Chalukya King of Gujarat
He was the son of Kama and ascended the throne in 1094 A.D.

He was the son of Kama and ascended the throne in 1094 A.D. As his age was very less at the time of his accession, his mother Mayanalladevi looked after administration for some time.

War with Chabamanas of Naddul: When Jaya Singh Siddharaja was only a child, Chahamana king Jojjala attacked his capital Anhilwad and brought it under his control. But later on Jaya Singh Siddharaja again conquered Anhilwad.

War with Parmaras: Both ashrama and Jaya Singh Siddharaja jointly attacked Parmara king Naravarman. A terrible war was fought for 12 years and therefore Naravarman was made prisoner but somehow became free after some time. After Naravarman`s death his son Yasovarman also fought against Jaya Singh, but he was also defeated and made a prisoner. Jaya Singh Siddharaja thus established his authority over the entire Malva and adopted the title of Avantinath. However, inscriptions indicate that he could not maintain his authority over Malva for a long time and Yasovarman again conquered it.

War with Chandellas: Jaya Singh Siddharaja had defeated Chandella king Madanvarman and established has authority over Bhilsa.

War with Amirs of Saurashtra: Jaya Singh Siddharaja attacked the Amirs of Saurashtra and after making their king Navadhan as prisoner he eventually incorporated his entire kingdom into his empire.

War with the Chalukyas of Kalyani: Jaya Singh Siddharaja had also defeated king Vikramaditya of Chalukya dynasty.

War with the Chahamanas of Shakair Bhari: A terrible war was fought between Chahamana king Arnviraja and Jaya singh Siddharaja in which Arnoraja was defeated. However, later on Jaya Singh Siddharaja married his daughter with him and returned his kingdom.

Estimate: Jaya Singh is ranked among the important Chalukya kings. His empire extended to Jaipur, Jodhpur and from Bhilsa to Kthiawar. Besides being great conqueror he was also a lover of education and literature. A famous Jain scholar, Hemchandra was placed in his court with all his dignity an pride. He opened many educational institutions where law, astrology and other subjects were taught. He was a follower of Shaiva religion and built many temples of Siva as well.

(Last Updated on : 2/02/2009)
  More on Chalukya Dynasty...
 
Chalukyas of Badami Eastern Chalukya Dynasty Western Chalukya Dynasty
Literature and art of the Chalukya Period Social condition During Chalukya Rule Vikramaditya II
Kumarapala Pulakeshin II Moolaraja I
Jaya Singh Siddharaja Architecture in Chalukya Dynasty  
Recently Updated Articles in History of India
  • St. Thomas
    St. Thomas is considered to have preached Christianity in Kerala after he arrived at the Muziris port in A.D. 52.
  •  
  • Impact of Portuguese Rule in Kerala
    Impact of Portuguese rule in Kerala contributed to the advancement of educational system in the state along with advanced mode of agriculture and foreign trade.
  •  
  • Turtle
    Turtle belongs to the order Testudines and the super order Chelonia. It possesses a distinct cartilaginous or bony shell which is developed from the ribs of the turtle and it does the function of a shield.
  •  
  • Sea Turtle
    Sea Turtle lives most part of its life in seas and is found in the shallow coastal waters of temperate and warm seas.
  •  
E-mail this Article | Post a Comment
Free E-magazine
Subscribe to Free
E-Magazine on History of India

 
Jaya Singh Siddharaja , Chalukya King of Gujarat - Informative & researched article on Jaya Singh Siddharaja , Chalukya King of Gujarat
Sitemap
Contact Us   |   RSS Feeds
Copyright © 2008 Jupiter Infomedia Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved including the right to reproduce the contents in whole or in part in any form or medium without the express written permission of Jupiter Infomedia Pvt. Ltd.