Navaghana

Navaghana was a Chudasama king of Saurashtra region of western India who reigned from 1306 CE to 1308 CE. His capital was at Junagadh.

Reign

Navaghana was middle aged when he succeeded his father Mandalika I. He is mentioned in the genealogy in inscriptions at Neminath Temple on Girnar where he is praised as a mighty warrior. This inscription describes the Chudasamas as being of Yadava origin. During his short reign of two years, he had installed Shivalinga in the Somanatha temple which was destroyed during reign of his father. He probably died in a local conflict with Muslims in 1308 CE. He was succeeded by his younger brother, Mahipala I.