Lakshmikarna

Lakshmikarna
Chakravartin, Paramabhattaraka Maharajadhiraja Parameshvara
King of Dahala
Reign	c. 1041-1173 CE
Predecessor	Gangeyadeva
Successor	Yashahkarna
Spouse	Avalladevi
Issue	Yashahkarna
Dynasty	Kalachuris of Tripuri
Father	Gangeyadeva

Lakshmikarna (IAST: Lakśmi-Karṇa, r. c. 1041-1173 CE), also known as Karna, was a ruler of the Kalachuri dynasty of Tripuri in central India. His kingdom was centered around the Chedi or Dahala region in present-day Madhya Pradesh.

The most famous king of his dynasty, Lakshmikarna raided territories of several neighbouring kingdoms, including those of the Chandras, the Cholas, the Kalyani Chalukyas, the Chaulukyas, the Chandelas, and the Palas. After several military successes, he assumed the title of Chakravartin in 1052-1053 CE. Around 1055 CE, he played an important role in the downfall of the Paramara king Bhoja, and captured a part of the Paramara kingdom of Malwa after Bhoja's death. By the end of his reign, however, he suffered several setbacks and lost control of Malwa to Bhoja's brother Udayaditya.

Lakshmikarna succeeded his father Gangeyadeva on the throne of Tripuri in 1041 CE.

The 1048-49 Rewa stone inscription describes Lakshmikarna's military successes in the eastern regions of Vanga (modern Bengal) and Anga. In Vanga, Karna defeated a Chandra king, possibly Govindachandra. He appointed Vajradaman as the governor of the captured territory. Vajradaman's son Jatavarman married Lakshmikarna's daughter Virashri, and later aided him in his Anga campaign.

The Rewa inscription also claims that Lakshmikarna attaked Kanchi in the south. This suggests that he fought with the Chola king Rajadhiraja.

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