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Trouble, however, was brewing within his own dominions. Taking advantage of his long absence from the capital on conquering expeditions, there were violent uprisings against him in which the Damaras played the main role and even succeeded in killing some high officers of the State. But 1. Rajatarangini by Kalhana, I, vii, 220. 2. Ibid., I, vii, 221. 3. Ibid., I, vii, 223.

302 normalcy was soon restored when the King and Haladhara 2 returned to the capital and, it may be presumed, the Damaras were soon humbled and punished for their misdeeds. Apart from these, there was fresh trouble that vitally affected the administration; the trusted Haladhara fell in disgrace. It appears that foul rumours, born of the frequent visits to the Queen for instructions, were set afloat by a section of ministers and other State dignatories and he was cast behind the bars by Aavachandra, who was obviously in the confidence of the King also, as he promptly seized him (Haladhara's) entire property. The King, however, realized his folly soon afterwards and restored him to his former office after setting him free. But Haladhara could never become his previous self again as he had, per force, to follow the Queen's instructions and had to bear the changing moods of the latter who was 3 angry at one moment and solicitous at another. His difficulties were increasing every day as the aging King was progressively falling under the domination of Queen Suryamati and could hardly take any decision on his own. There was also a difference between him and the King, as the latter, or the advice 1. Rajatarangini by Kalhana I, vii, 225-26. 2. Ibid., I, vii, 227. 3. Ibid., I, vii, 228. 4. Ibid., I, vii, 229.

303 of the Queen, wanted to relinquish the throne in favour of his son, Kalasa Renunciation of Throne by Ananta As noted above, the King under the pressing influence of Suryamati, decided to relinquish office and seat his son, Kalada, on the throne, though he was advised by Haladhara and others against such a step. But the Queen prevailed over the feebleminded Ananta and all opposition. At last, in 1063 A.D., his active rule came to an end, though he was destined to play a none too prominent role in the early days of Kalasa's reign. 1. Rajatarangini by Kalhana, I, vii, 230-31. 2. Ibid., I, vii, 232.