The Kadambas

Mayurasharma, also known as Mayuravarma, is credited with establishing the Kadamba dynasty in the 4th century CE.

Banavasi, located in present-day Karnataka, was the capital of the Kadamba kingdom.

The Kadamba rulers used the title 'Maharaja', which means 'Great King'.

Krishnavarman I, who ruled in the 5th century CE, was a great patron of Sanskrit literature and is credited with commissioning the composition of the 'Kadambari', a famous Sanskrit romance novel.

Harivarman, who ruled in the 6th century CE, defeated the Chalukyas and expanded the Kadamba kingdom's territory.

Mangalesha, who ruled in the 6th century CE, is known for his construction of the famous rock-cut temples at Badami, which are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Ravivarman, who ruled in the 6th century CE, was defeated by the Chalukyas and lost control of the Kadamba kingdom.

Ajavarma, who ruled in the 5th century CE, was a patron of Jainism and is credited with the construction of several Jain temples.

Jayasimhavarman I, who ruled in the 7th century CE, revived the Kadamba kingdom after it was defeated by the Chalukyas.

Shivacharya, who ruled in the 10th century CE, is known for his construction of the famous Kadambeshwara temple at Halasi.

Jayasimhavarman III, who ruled in the 11th century CE, was the last Kadamba ruler.

Nripavarman, who ruled in the 10th century CE, was a patron of Kannada literature and is credited with commissioning the composition of several Kannada literary works.

Shantivarman, who ruled in the 8th century CE, built the famous Jain temple at Lakshmeshwara.

Ravivarman II, who ruled in the 10th century CE, is known for his construction of the famous Trikuteshwara temple at Gokarna.

Krishnavarman III, who ruled in the 10th century CE, defeated the Rashtrakutas and expanded the Kadamba kingdom's territory.