Guhala, Gūhala: 1 definition

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Guhala means something in the history of ancient India. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

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Source: What is India: Inscriptions of the Śilāhāras

1) Gūhala son of Jatiga II, is the name of a king from the Śilāhāra dynasty, mentioned in the “Miraj plates of Mārasiṃha”. Accordingly, “His (Goṅka’s) younger brother was the prince Gūhala, who was conversant with political science, who did not provoke laughter (i.e. won praise) as he danced on the battle-filed by his merit of leadership (gaṇḍa-guṇa), and who became favourite with Satyāśrya as he honoured his feet.”

2) Gūhala II was the son of Mārasiṃha: a king from the Śilāhāra dynasty mentioned in the “Kolhāpur plates of Gaṇḍarāditya”. Accordingly, “Then there was the illustrious Mārasiṃha, son of the illustrious king Goṅkala. His son was the illustrious Gūhala (II) by name, whose feet were fondled by the crowns of (other) kings. His brother was king Bhojadeva (I), a lion to the elephants that were his foes in this world. He, of great fame, ruled uninterruptedly like the lord of Laṅkā”.

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The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.

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