He pledged that he will not return to his capital without Rukmini. But he was defeated by Krishna's army. Rukmi kept his promise by constructing another capital for Vidarbha, to the west of Kundinapuri called Bhojakata.
He vowed that he would not depart from his capital without Rukmini. However, he was overpowered by Krishna's forces. Rukmi adhered to his commitment by building another capital for Vidarbha, situated to the west of Kundinapuri, called Bhojakata.