Vakpati Munja

Munja (reigned c. 972-990s CE), also known as Vakpati II, was an Indian king from the Paramara dynasty, who ruled in the Malwa region. He is known for consolidating the Paramara kingdom, and for patronizing poets and scholars. Munja achieved military successes against the Chahamanas, the Guhilas, the Hunas, the Kalachuris, and the ruler of Gurjara region (possibly a Chaulukya or Pratihara ruler). He also achieved some early successes against the Western Chalukya king Tailapa II, but was ultimately defeated and killed by Tailapa some time between 994 CE and 998 CE.

Vakpati Munja

Munja (reigned c. 972-990s CE), also known as Vakpati II, was an Indian king from the Paramara dynasty, who ruled in the Malwa region. He is known for consolidating the Paramara kingdom, and for patronizing poets and scholars. Munja achieved military successes against the Chahamanas, the Guhilas, the Hunas, the Kalachuris, and the ruler of Gurjara region (possibly a Chaulukya or Pratihara ruler). He also achieved some early successes against the Western Chalukya king Tailapa II, but was ultimately defeated and killed by Tailapa some time between 994 CE and 998 CE.