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THE KINGS AND THEIR RELIGION 355 Gujarat. The reign of Krishna I is memorable for the execution of the most marvellous architectural freak in India, the Kailasa temple at Elura (Ellora), which is by far the most extensive and sumptuous of the rock- cut shrines. Krishna I was succeeded by his son Dhruva, an able and warlike prince, who continued with success the aggressive wars so dear to the heart of an Indian raja. Govinda HI, son of Dhruva, may justly claim to be the most remark- able prince of his vigorous dynasty. He transferred his capital from Nasik to Manyakheta, generally identified with Malkhed in the Nizam's do- minions, and extended his power from the Vindhya Mountains and Malwa on the north to Kanchi on the south, while his direct rule was car- ried at least as far as the Tunga- bhadra. He created his brother Vice- roy of Lata, or Southern Gujarat. The long reign of the next king, Amoghavarsha, who occupied the throne for at least sixty-two years, was largely spent in constant wars with the Eastern Cha- lukya Rajas of Vengi. The Digambara, or naked, sect of the Jains was liberally patronized by this prince. The rapid progress made by Digambara Jainism late in the ninth, and early in the tenth century, under the guidance of various notable leaders, including Jinasena THE GOD KRISHNA.