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    The Kadamba dynasty was established in Banavasi by Mayurasharma, a Brahmin who took up military service after being insulted by Pallava officials. The most powerful ruler was Kakusthavarman in the 5th century, who extended Kadamba territory and allied with neighboring dynasties through marriage. After his death, the dynasty split into two branches and was later defeated by the Chalukyas of Badami in the 6th century, bringing the Kadamba kingdom to an end.

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    The Kadamba dynasty was established in Banavasi by Mayurasharma, a Brahmin who took up military service after being insulted by Pallava officials. The most powerful ruler was Kakusthavarman in the 5th century, who extended Kadamba territory and allied with neighboring dynasties through marriage. After his death, the dynasty split into two branches and was later defeated by the Chalukyas of Badami in the 6th century, bringing the Kadamba kingdom to an end.

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    The Kadamba dynasty was established in Banavasi by Mayurasharma, a Brahmin who took up military service after being insulted by Pallava officials. The most powerful ruler was Kakusthavarman in the 5th century, who extended Kadamba territory and allied with neighboring dynasties through marriage. After his death, the dynasty split into two branches and was later defeated by the Chalukyas of Badami in the 6th century, bringing the Kadamba kingdom to an end.

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    The Kadamba dynasty was established in Banavasi by Mayurasharma, a Brahmin who took up military service after being insulted by Pallava officials. The most powerful ruler was Kakusthavarman in the 5th century, who extended Kadamba territory and allied with neighboring dynasties through marriage. After his death, the dynasty split into two branches and was later defeated by the Chalukyas of Badami in the 6th century, bringing the Kadamba kingdom to an end.

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    Ancient Indian History - Kadamba Dynasty

    Mayurasharma established the Kadamba dynasty. He was a learned Brahman. It is said that Mayurasharma came to receive education at
    Kanchi, but he was insulted by some Pallava officials. To avenge his insult, he took up a military profession, defeated Pallava officials and
    then Pallavas recognized the independence of Mayursharma.

    The Mayurasharma ruled from Banavasi from A.D. 345 to 365.

    Kakusthavarman (A.D. 435-455) was the most powerful king and administrator of the Kadamba dynasty.

    Kakusthavarman established matrimonial relations with the Gangas and the Guptas (dynasties). He also extended his territory.

    Struggle of Kadamba Dynasty


    After the death of Kakusthavarman, the Kadamba family split into two branches. One of the branches continued to rule from Banavasi and
    the other branch ruled from Triparvata.

    Krishnavarma-I, the ruler from Triparvata, united the family. But around A.D. 540, the Chalukyas of Badami defeated the Kadambas and
    captured their kingdom.
    In the southern Peninsula, three dynasties namely the Pallavas, Pandyas, and the Cholas were the major powers during this period.

    The Pallavas became prominent after the fall of Satavahanas from the 3rd century until the rise of Cholas in the 9th century A.D. However,
    the origin of Pallava is under debate.

    The Pallava kings were divided into two groups namely the early Pallavas and greater Pallavas.

    The Tamil and Sanskrit inscriptions tell about the early Pallavas. It is mentioned that they performed sacrifices and ruled over a well
    organized territory that covered the northern part of the Peninsula extending from the eastern sea to the western sea.
    Simhavishnu was the famous Pallava king ruling in the 6th century A.D. He increased the influence and prestige of his family.

    Simhavishnu’s son and successor Mahendravarman-I (A.D. 600-630) was a versatile genius. He was both a poet and a singer.

    Mahendravarman-I composed a play ‘Mattavilas Prahasana’ (the Delight of the Drunkards) in Sanskrit.

    During this period, the practice of scooping entire temples out of solid rock was introduced.

    The ‘Rathas’ of Mahabalipuram are fine examples of rock cutting temple.


    Mahendravarman-I was the contemporary of the Chalukya king, Pulakesin-II and Harshavardhan of Kanauj.

    During this period, Pulakesin-II had struggled with Harsha on the one hand and with Mahendravarman-I on the other. In both Pulakesin-II
    emerged victorious.

    Pulakesin-II captured the northern provinces of Pallava’s kingdom after defeating Mahendravarman-I.

    Later on, Pulakesin-II was defeated by Narsimhavarman. He was son and successor of Mahendravarman-I.

    Narasimhavarman conquered Badami and adopted the title of ‘Vatapikonda.’

    Narasimhavarman had also defeated the Cholas, the Cheras, the Pandyas, and the Kalabhas.

    Narasimhavarman gave political refuge to a Ceylonese prince Manavarman and sent two naval expeditions to Ceylon to help him to
    secure the throne again.

    Narasimhavarman was one of the most powerful rulers of south India and raised the power and prestige of the Pallavas as far as Ceylon
    and South East Asia.

    Narasimhavarman-II ruled peacefully during the A.D. 695-722.

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    During this period, a particular style of temple architecture was developed. This is popularly known as the ‘Dravidian’ style of temple
    architecture.

    Pallavas faced attacks from the Chalukya king Vikramaditya-II (A.D. 733-745) during the first half of the 8th century. He is said to have
    overrun Kanchi thrice.

    The Pallavas had also been condemned of Pandyas and Rashtrakutas during the reign of Dantivarman (around A.D. 796-840).

    Because of the continuous struggles, the power of the Pallavas began to decline.

    The Pallavas were succeeded by the Cholas. They also developed as the greatest imperial power in the south. They had influence over
    Ceylon and the South East Asian countries.

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