Vasantavilasa of Balachandra Suri (translation and study)

by R. T. Bhat | 1996 | 56,884 words

Summary: This is a study and English Translation of the Vasantavilasa—an historical epic poem written by Balachandra Suri that explores the life and achievements of Vastupala, a minister of the Chaulukya dynasty in 13th century Gujarat. The thesis is organized into three parts, covering the historical context of the Caulukya dynasty, Vastupala's accomplishments, and a literary analysis of Vasantavilasa's 14 cantos.

Note: It is generally held that the terms Caulukya and Calukya are synonymous and that these two names and their variants denote the same or various branches of the same family.

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Acknowledgement

Chapter 1 - Introduction and Summary

+ Chapter 2 - History of Chaulukyas up to Vastupala

. Part 1 - Origin of Gurjaradesa and its people

. Part 2 - History of Chaulukyas—Introduction

. Part 2.1 - Biography of Mularaja I (A.D.941-997)

. Part 2.2 - Biography of Chamundaraja (A.D.997-1009)]

. Part 2.3 - Biography of Vallabharaja (A.D.1009)

. Part 2.4 - Biography of Durlabharaja (A.D.1009-1023)

. Part 2.5 - Biography of Bhima (A.D.1023-1065)

. Part 2.6 - Biography of Karna (A.D.1065-1093)