The Vakataka dynasty (IAST: Vākāṭaka) was an ancient Indian dynasty that originated from the Deccan in the mid-3rd century CE. Their state is believed to have extended from the southern edges of Malwa and Gujarat in the north to the Tungabhadra River in the south as well as from the Arabian Sea in the west to the edges of Chhattisgarh in the east.

Vakataka dynasty, Indian ruling house originating in the central Deccan in the mid-3rd century ce, the empire of which is believed to have extended from Malwa and Gujarat in the north to the Tungabhadra in the south and from the Arabian Sea in the west to the Bay of Bengal in the east.

Sep 7, 2023 · The Vakataka dynasty was an ancient Indian dynasty that ruled parts of central and southern India during the 3rd and 4th centuries CE. They were notable for their contributions to art, culture, and politics in the Deccan region. Read here to learn more about them.

Sep 17, 2024 · Discover the Vakatakas Empire's rich history, including its origins, rulers, cultural contributions, and the factors leading to its decline.

Sep 7, 2022 · The Vakatakas were the contemporaries of the Guptas in northern India. In the Puranas, the Vakatakas are referred to as the Vindhyakas. The Vakataka kingdom extended from the southern extremities of Malwa and Gujarat in the north to the Tungabhadra River in the south, and from the Arabian Sea in the west to the edges of Chhattisgarh in the east.

The Vakatakas were the contemporaries of the Guptas in northern India. In the Puranas, the Vakatakas are referred to as the Vindhyakas. The Vakatakas belonged to the Vishnuvriddha gotra of the Brahmanas and performed numerous Vedic sacrifices.

Mar 3, 2015 · Vakatakas. In northern Maharashtra and Vidarbha (Berar), the Satavahanas were succeeded by the Vakatakas, a local power. They were contemporaneous with the Guptas in northern India. The Vakaṭaka Empire was a royal Indian dynasty that originated from the Deccan in the mid-third century CE.

Feb 16, 2023 · The Vakatakas emerged around the 4th CE and were contemporary of the great Guptas. Like many other empires of Indian history whose origin remains ambiguous to this day the origin of Vakatakas is still a topic of debate. Indian history is filled with anecdotes of the rise and fall of the kingdoms.

Explore the golden era of the Vakataka dynasty (250-6th century AD), known for its cultural achievements, Ajanta Caves, and pivotal role in ancient India's history.

Jan 26, 2024 · Vakatakas. The Vakatakas were a powerful dynasty that ruled for almost three centuries and had close ties to the Guptas. They are frequently left out of popular accounts of ancient Indian history.