After the death of Vigraharaj (IV) in AD 1163, his minor son Amargangeya or Apargangeya ascended the throne of Ajmer. He could rule only for 5-6 years and was removed by cousin Prithviraj (II). Prithviraj (II) was the son of Pitrihanta Jagdev. An inscription dated 111167 from the time of Prithviraj (II) is found from Hansi, which states that the Chauhan ruler is Chandravanshi.
An inscription dated 1111 AD from the temple of Ruthi Rani of Dhaud village of Jahadpur Pargana of Mewar states that Prithivabhatta, ie Prithviraj (II), with the help of his arms, conquered the Shakambhari king i.e. Amargangeya.
This inscription implies that the kingdom which Vigraharaj (IV) had snatched from Jagdev, the father of Prithviraj (II), was restored by Jagdev's son Prithviraj (II) with the help of his arms.
In this inscription, the name of the queen of Prithivabhata, Prithviraj (II), is described as Suhagadevi. Prithviraj (II) was known for his works of benevolence. He defeated King Vastupala, defeated the Turks and built a palace in the fort of Hansi.
Prithviraj (II) appointed his maternal uncle Guhil Kilhan as an officer of Hansi to keep the Muslims away from his kingdom. His kingdom extended to Ajmer and Shakambhari as well as Thode (near Jahazpur), Menal (near Chittor) and Hansi ie (Punjab). In 1169, Prithviraj (II) died in childless condition.
At this time, three adult princes were alive in the total of Arnoraj. The first of these was Amargangeya or Apargangya who was the grandson of the late Arnoraj and elder son of the late king Vigrahaja (IV) and who had already been deposed from the kingdom by his nephew Prithviraj (II). (Read more)
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