Kakatiya Dynasty

A temple constructed by Kakatiya ruler in Andhra Pradesh’s capital Amaravathi has been converted recently into an abode of local goddess Balusulamma (Goddess Durga).

About Kakatiya Dynasty

  • They were earlier feudatories of Western Chalukyas. All three contemporary dynasties of Deccan i.e., Hoysalas, Yadavas and Kakatiyas were feudatories of Western Chalukyas.
  • The independent dynasty was established when Rudradeva (Prataparudra I) became first independent ruler of Kakatiya dynasty in 1158AD.
  • Warangal was the capital of Kakatiyas.
  • They faced Islamic invasion from 1310 (by Alauddin Khilji) and ultimately came under control of Delhi Sultanate in 1323 (invasion by Sultan Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq).
  • Prominent rulers
    • Ganapatideva’s reign was ....
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