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Kadamba dynasty

345 CE – 540 CE · about 195 years

The Kadambas ruled north Karnataka and the Konkan from Banavasi, founded by Mayurasharma. They were among the first rulers to use Kannada in administration. The Badami Chalukyas absorbed them.

Key facts

Dates345 CE – 540 CE
RegionSouth Asia
ContinentAsia
CapitalBanavasi
FounderMayurasharma
Religion(s)Hinduism, Jainism

Before & after

Followed by

Chalukya dynasty (Badami)

Sources

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.