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Sussala, it appears, was now thoroughly disgusted with his own life. He had witnessed many ups and downs in life and towards its fag end was a picture of failure and dejection. He longed to retire and wanted his son, Jayasimha, who had since grown to manhood, to take charge of the affairs of the State. Accordingly, Jayasinha was summoned from Lohara to the capital. The father and the son met at Varshamula 1. Rajatarangini by Kalhana, II, viii, 1170-84. 2. Ibid., II, viii, 1186. 3. Ibid. II, viii, 1195-1200. 4. Ibid II, viii, 1206-07. 5. Ibid., II, viii, 1208-12. 6. Ibid., II, viii, 1213-21. 7. Ibid II, viii, 1227. 8. Ibid., II, viii, 1228.

427 and the latter was distressed to find his father under heavy weather! Jayasimha was duly crowned and acquainted with the responsibilities of governance by Sussala himself. The King, however, retained the reins of government in his own hands. According to Kalhana, this mere act of crowning proved a happy augury for the future, as many ills of the country disappeared as if by themselves. The youthful Jayasimha gave proof of his father's trust in his capabilities. He inflicted heavy losses on the rebels in battles and compelled them to lift the blockade of the city. Robberies and other misdeeds disappeared and a good crop was harvested to the immense relief of the people. Jayasinha, however, was not destined to have a smooth sailing. Soon some jealous officials poisoned the ears of Sussala who, suspecting his son of teachery, ordered him to be cast in to the prison. Since Jayasimha had gained considerable popularity and esteem, Sussala remained jealous and suspicious about him. He even tried to imprison him, but, failing in his attempt, had him guarded and watched by his own henchmen. The estrangement between the father and son continued for a long time. 1. Rajatarangini by Kalhana, II, viii, 1229-30 ff. 2. Ibid., II, viii, 1232-34. 3. Ibid., II, viii, 1235 ff. 4. Ibid., II, viii, 1237-38. 5. Ibid., II, viii, 1240-43.