Arikesarin

 ( Shilahara Dynasty ) 

Arikesarin was Shilahara ruler of north Konkan branch from 1015 CE – 1022 CE.

Vajjada was succeeded by his younger brother Arikesarin alias Keshideva I. While yet a prince, he had taken part in the Paramara dynasty king Sindhuraja's campaign in Dakshina Kosala (Chhattisgadh) and had also marched with an army to Saurashtra where he worshipped Someshvara (Somanatha) after his conquests.

It was during the reign of Arikesarin that Konkan was invaded by the Paramara dynasty king Bhoja. Two of his grants made in celebration of the victory are dated in A. D. 1020, one in January and the other in September of the year. (Dept. Gazetteer: 2002)

• Shilahara

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