1 History & Culture · 1.2.6 Kakatiyas

1.2.6.1 Rise of the Kakatiyas: Beta I to Mahadeva

The Kakatiyas began as subordinate chiefs at Hanumakonda serving the Kalyani Chalukyas; Prola II made them the leading power in Telangana and his son Rudradeva declared independence in 1163, before Mahadeva died attacking the Yadava capital Devagiri in 1199.

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Key terms

  • Kakatiya
  • Kakati
  • Trilinga desa
  • Magallu grant
  • Danarnava
  • Gundyana
  • Beta I
  • Prola I
  • Arigajakesari
  • Kesamudram
  • Anmakonda
  • Hanumakonda
  • Beta II
  • Kazipet inscription
  • Prola II
  • Muppamamba
  • Rudradeva
  • Prataparudra I
  • Hanumakonda inscription 1163
  • Nitisara
  • Mahadeva
  • Devagiri
  • Kalyani Chalukyas

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  5. Common trapsFoundation
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