Kadambas of Hangal

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Kadambas of Hangal
10th century CE – 14th century CE
Coinage of the Kadambas of Hangal (c. 12th–13th century). Obverse with a depiction of Hanuman, reverse with floral spray. of Kadambas of Hangal
Coinage of the Kadambas of Hangal (c. 12th–13th century). Obverse with a depiction of Hanuman, reverse with floral spray.
Ghurid invasions of the subcontinent.[1][2]
GovernmentMonarchy
Historical eraMedieval India
• Established
10th century CE 
• Disestablished
 14th century CE
Today part ofIndia

The Kadambas of Hangal was a

Western Chalukyas, but his successors enjoyed considerable independence and were almost sovereign rulers of Goa and Konkan
till 14th century CE.

The successors of Chatta Deva occupied both

Chalukyas
, was significant. During 1075-1116 Kirtivarma subdued the 7 Konkans.

According to historian,

Hoysalas
of Dorasamudra and thus maintained their independence.

Different families of Kadambas ruled southern India, notable were Kadambas of Hangal,

Kadambas of Banavasi
.

Minor Kadamba Kingdoms

Old Kannada inscription (1200 CE) of King Kamadeva of the Kadamba dynasty of the Hangal branch.
Kadambas of Hangal is located in India
Hangal
Hangal
Goa
Halasi
Bayalnad
Hangal
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The various centers of the Kadambas

The Kadambas of Banavasi declined by sixth century, by the tenth century Kadamba were local chiefs, the Kadamba of Hangal emerged as a vassal of the

Western Chalukyas, and the Kadambas of Goa at Goa and Konkan until the fourteenth century. Similarly some more minor Kadamba branches established, they remained vassals.[6]

Kadambas of Bankapur

They served as regional governors for Kadambas of Banavasi and then Kadambas of Hangal.

Kadambas of Bayalnad

After the fall of the Western Gangas, the Kadambas of Bayalnad established as independent kingdom. It was founded by Kaviyammarasa, who ruled towards end of 10th century CE.

Kadambas of Nagarkhanda

Kadambas of Nagarkhanda descendants of Mayuravarma of Hangal, served as regional governors, Nagarkhanda is the district to the north-east of Banavasi. They titled as boon lords of Banavasipura, their capital was at Bandhavapura. Initially the Kadambas of Hangal refused to acknowledge suzerainty of Kalachuris of Kalyani, that led to war between them, then Kalachuris helped Somadeva as per the 1159 inscription Somadeva subordinate of Kalachuris, they conquered Banavasi and handed it over to Somadeva (in 1165).

Kadambas of Uchchangi

The Kadambas of Uchchangi were in name only kings of Banavasi actually the power remain with Kadambas of Hangal.

Coinage of Hangal Kadambas

1048 - 1075 CE Gold coins issued by Kadamba King Toyimadeva.

Kadambas coins were among the heaviest and perhaps purest of all medieval Indian gold coinage.[7]
Kadambas issued 2 types of gold coins, namely Punch-marked gold coins and Die struck gold coins. During 1075-1094 CE, Shanti Varma, issued gold punch marked coin and in 1065 CE, Toyimadeva, issued die struck gold coins (Pagoda).

Punch-marked gold coins

  • Kadamba punch-marked gold coin issued in name of Jaysimha II Jagadekamalla (
    Chalukya
    ).
  • Coin consists of a central punch mark of Hanuman, and 4 retrospectant lions.
  • 2 prominent punch marks create 2 Shri alphabets depicts goddess Laxmi in
    Telugu-Kannada script
    .

Die struck gold coins (Pagoda)

  • In 1065 AD
    Kadambas
    Toyimadeva issued first die struck gold coins.
  • The gold coin of Kadambas depict god
    Telugu-Kannada script
    .
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