Quite
close to the present Randhanpur, was a town named "Panchasar"; ruled
by Jaishikhari. Once Shankar Barot from Panchasar went in the court of
King Bhuvad of Kalyani and sang verses of Jaishikhari's bravery and
the prosperity of his kingdom. Listening to the prosperity of Gujarat,
King Bhuvad became greedy. So under the leadership of his commander
Mihir, he sent a big army to gain victory over Jaishikhari.
On learning the intention of Mihir, Jaishikhari sent his
brother-in-law and his brave commander, Surpal to fight against him.
Mihir couldn't withhold the strong opposition of Surpal. So he ran
away. Annoyed with this King Bhuvad, along with a very big army
attacked Panchasar. For 52 days he encircled the fort of Panchasar.
Neither food nor any supplies or material could enter the fort.
Everybody became frustrated as food supplies were almost over. There
was no other alternative but to face the risk of war.
At this time the king asked Surpal to take his queen Rupsundari into
the jungle and the leader of Bhil community vowed to take proper care
of the queen. While in the fort Jaishikhari did "Kesariya"(to make one
last and desperate effort in the battle, so called because men on such
occasion take large doses of opium and sprinkle saffron water on their
bodies.) The doors of the fort were opened and soldiers from the fort
ran out shouting the slogan of "Har Har Mahadev" to attack the enemy.
Though Jaishikhari fought very bravely, but in front of Bhuvad's big
army, he died in the end. And Panchasar went in the hands of Bhuvad.. |
