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Plate DYNKadamba DynastyKadamba

URN · urn:vamshanidhi:dynasty:kadamba

345 CE – 540 CE · Karnataka

Provisional

कदम्ब

Kadamba Dynasty

Kadamba

Founded by Mayurasharma. Capital: Vaijayanti (Banavasi).

Period of rule · 345 CE – 540 CE

IIReign chronology

3 events
345 CE443 CE540 CE

5 dated events · dashed line = sources disagree

The Kadamba Dynasty arose under Mayurasharma around 345 CE in Karnataka. Evidence class on record: verified evidence.

Editorial summary · Vamshanidhi register · 2026

IIIRecords patronised by this dynasty

15 temples · 0 inscriptions · 2 manuscripts

PLATE M01

Provisional
vedic-rgveda

vedic-rgveda

PLATE M02

Provisional
Arthashastra

Arthashastra

IVRulers and succession

1 ruler

Provenance ledger

3 entries

  1. dynasty foundingKadamba Dynasty Founded · timeline event · 345 CE – 355 CEscholarly interpretation
  2. dynasty periodKadamba · dynasty period · 345 CE – 540 CEverified evidence
  3. religiousKadamba Golden Age under Kakusthavarma · timeline event · 430 CE – 450 CEscholarly interpretation

वंशनिधि

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