Mains Paper I · 1 AP Social & Cultural History · 1.4 Ikshvakus, Vishnukundins and Pallavas

1.4.1 Ikshvakus of Vijayapuri: rulers, queens and inscriptions

The Ikshvakus ruled the lower Krishna valley from Vijayapuri (Nagarjunakonda) in the 3rd and early 4th centuries CE; the kings performed Vedic sacrifices while their queens and princesses made the valley the greatest Buddhist centre of the age.

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Key terms

  • Ikshvakus
  • Vijayapuri
  • Nagarjunakonda
  • Sriparvatiyas
  • Andhrabhrityas
  • Vasishthiputra Chantamula
  • Santamula
  • Ashvamedha
  • Vajapeya
  • Virapurushadatta
  • Rudradharabhattarika
  • Ujjain
  • Western Kshatrapas
  • Ehuvala Chantamula
  • Rudrapurushadatta
  • Gurazala inscription
  • Chamtisiri
  • Bodhisiri
  • Mahatalavara
  • Prakrit
  • Jaggayyapeta
  • K. Gopalachari

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