10 Powerful Dynasties To Rule South India

Jun 03, 2023

Pandya Dynasty

They ruled over the present day southern Tamil Nadu. Pandyas are the earliest ruling kingdom mentioned in the Tamil records.

Chola Dynasty

Considered one of the greatest kingdoms of South India. The Kingdom was also called Cholamandalam or Coromandel.

Chera Dynasty

This kingdom was spread in modern-day Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Cheras ruled until around the 12th century CE. (Credits: Indiamap)

Pallava Dynasty

A dynasty that emerged from the Satavahanas and ruled between the early 4th century CE to the late 9th century CE.

Satavahana Dynasty

A dynasty that lasted from the 1st century BCE to the 3rd century CE. It covered Andhra, Maharashtra and Telangana.

Kadamba Dynasty

A dynasty that rose to power after the Satavahanas between 345 CE and 525 CE.

Chalukya Dynasty

A dynasty that ruled from Badami in Karnataka from 543–757 CE and controlled the region between Kaveri and Narmada rivers.

Rashtrakuta Dynasty

A dynasty that ruled from Manyaketha in Gulbarga from 735 CE to 982 CE and reached its peak under Amoghavarsha I. (Credits: Twitter)

Western Chalukyas

A dynasty that descended from the Badami Chalukyas and ruled from Kalyani in Karnataka from 973–1195 CE.

Hoysala Dynasty

Hoysalas began their rule as subordinates of the Chalukyas of Kalyani and gradually established their own empire.

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