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1. Rana Bhanja 
I 
son 
2. Pratapa Bhanja 
I 
youngest son 
3. Gopinatha 
i 
son 
4. Dhanahjava 
I 
son 
5. Nilakantha 
married Kasyapi 
i 
eldest son 
6. Upendra Bhanja. 
The Gumusara Bamsabali does not mention Upendra Bhanja, but 
names his ancestors up to Nilakantha. In a colorless manner it narrates 
a series of intrigues and murders, revolts and civil wars, startling enough 
even for a melodrama. 1 Dhananjaya, the grandfather of Upendra, 
ruled long, and in his old age like the emperor Shahjahan turned sensual. 
He married several wives who had numerous children. When the Raja, 
became too old, his queens with their sons began to quarrel amongst 
themselves. The old man, Dhananjaya, was poisoned by his favourite 
queen Haru De-i, and his death brought on a civil war. Upendra’s 
father, Nilakantha, who was his son by the above Haru De-i, succeeded 
in seizing the throne. But he could rule only for two years. He was 
attacked on both sides by the partisans of the eldest queen’s infant 
grandson, and was driven out of the kingdom. 
Upendra Bhanja was the eldest son of this unfortunate Nilakantha. 
In all probability he was old enough to have participated in the 
“The family of sun (lotus’ master) appearing, gradually became kings in 
Gumusara. [16]. With fame white like moon and Kunda flower, with glory 
bright, master of battles, appeared the King Kana Bhanja. Of him was born 
Pratapa Bhanja, fiery in vigor, from deeds powerful. [17]. His youngest son, by 
name Gopinatha, became King. His son was named Dhananjaya, the poet King. 
[18] . His son was Nilakantha Bhanja the good, the grateful, the husband of 
Kasyapi. His eldest and best prince (am I), well-grounded in poetical powers. 
[19] .” 
Some of these successions are also mentioned in Labanyabati, 16th Chanda, 
stanzas 39-42, p. 65, and Baidehisabilasa 52nd Ch. lines 47-50, p. 536. 
1 The portion of the Bamsabali bearing on Upendra’s ancestors is quoted in 
cxtenso in App, V. 
