Navaghana (late 11th century king)

For other Chudasama kings named Navaghana, see Navaghana and Navaghana (king).

Navaghana alias Khengara was a Chudasama King of Saurashtra[1][2] region of western India who reigned in the late 11th century. His capital was at Junagadh. He was a contemporary of Jayasimha Siddharaja, the Chaulukya ruler of Anahilapataka. According to bardic legends, Jayasimha attacked during his reign and he was defeated and became is vassal. He moved capital to Junagadh. He was succeeded by Khengara who had vowed to take revenge.

  1. ^ Sen, Sailendra Nath (1999). Ancient Indian History and Civilization. New Age International. p. 325. ISBN 978-81-224-1198-0.
  2. ^ Congress, Indian History (1950). Proceedings. Indian History Congress. p. 95.