Author: Bose, Nemai Sadhan
Title: History of the Candellas of Jejakabhukti
Description: Calcutta, K.L. Mukhopadhyay, (1956). boards. xii,213 pp,, 20x13cm, Several pinholes to text. Some soil to title. page. A small tear to map margin.. Folding map.. Crude binder's blind cloth-backed boards. Good. ¶ Originally a thesis submitted for ... the degree of doctor of philosophy ... at the University of London in 1954". Study of the Chandela dynasty of Northern India, ca. 900 - 1200 AD. Includes a folding (two-panel) map + a genealogical chart. Contents: Origin & Early History of the Candellas; Rise of the Candellas. Harsa & Yasovarman; The Candella Kingdom at its Zenith: Dhanga & Vidyadhara; History of the Dynasty from c. AD 1030 to c. 1129. The Beginning of the Decline: Temporary Restoration by Kirtivarnam; Madanavarman to Final Colllapse; Candella Administration; Society, Religion, Architecture & Sculpture; Significance of the Candellas; Appendices: Coinage of the Dynasty; Identification of Trailokyavarman with Trailokyamsalla; Traditional Account of the Conflict between Prithviraja & Paramardi.

Keywords: Medieval India, Candellas Candella, Chandella Dynasty, Jejakabhuti, Dhanga Vidyadhara, Harsa Yasovarman, Government, Administration, Political History