BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES OF THE PRINCIPAL CHARACTERS

7. VISHNU VARDHAN

He was an illustrious Chalukya emperor of invincible domineering demeanour and indomitable temper. With his infinite military prowess and adventurous dare-devilry, he established absolute sovereignty over both -south and north. As a ruler and conqueror, he had few peers and no superiors. Regarding his personal life, his character and habits deserve neither reverence nor public approbation. He was a victim to sensuality and led an unbridled licentious life. He was a moral leper and srilola of very mean order. Perhaps, he was a true replica of the rulers of his day, who were libertines and led ignominious private life. 

His perseverance and adamancy put to negative policies a brought him indelible notoriety His hopeless unethical infatuation for Vasavamba took up his precious life and made him a remorseless villain for the world to look down upon .him eternally. In fine, he is a warning than an example to mankind, though held imperial powers.

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