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9. Kusha— 1981-1794 B.C. 



Lava's son, Kusha, succeeded in 1981 B.C. He granted 

 village Karuhara now known by the name of Kolar to 

 Brahmans, and ruled for 7 vears. 



30. Khagendra— 1974-1944 B.C. 



Kusha 's son, Khagendra, succeeded in 1944 B.C. He 

 ded Khagi and Khonamusha, now called Kakapur and 

 nmuh respectively, and died after reigning for 30 years. 



31. Suiiendra— 1944-1901 B.C. 



Surendra succeeded his father, Khagendra, in 1944 B.C. 

 He founded a town in the Dravad country calling it Soraka, 

 and a village named Narendrabhavana. In his own kingdom 

 he founded the village Saurasa which is now called Shurat in 

 Deosar. 



He ruled for 43 years and died issueless. 



32. Gudhara— 1901-1864 B.C. 



Gudhara, who belonged to a different dynasty, now took 

 the throne. Being a noble-minded and pious king he be- 

 stowed on the Brahmans the villages Godhara and Hastishala, 

 now known by the names of Godar and Hastihel, in Deosar. 



His reign lasted 37 years. 



33. Suvarna— 1864-1829 B.C. 



Stivarna succeeded his father in 1864 B.C. He brought 

 to Krala now called Ardavani or Advin the canal called Suvar- 

 namani (Sunamani-kul) for its irrigation. This canal flows 

 even to this time along the east of Zainapur plateau. Suvarna 

 was a good and benevolent king and reigned for 35 years. 



34. Janak a— 1829-1797 B.C. 



Janaka succeeded his father in 1829 B.C. and was, like his 

 ther, a good king. He founded two villages, called Jalora 

 alur) in Zainagir and Vihu, and ruled for 32 years. 



35. Sachinara — 1797-1757 B.C. 



Sachinara, son of Janaka, succeeded in 1797 B.C. He was a 

 •ong king and of forgiving disposition. He founded the village 

 lamangasa (Shingas in Kuthar) and the village Shanara (Shir 

 Vihu). His rule extended over 40 years. 



After Sachinara come successively the remaining twelve 



