The Kadambas

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Reigned from 345-540 AD with their capital at Banavasi #MainsPYQ
Halmidi inscription in Kannada language is the earliest such inscription dated 450 CE mentions about the donation of land to one Vija Arsa by Kadamba Kaustavarman.
founded by Mayurasharma by defeating the Pallavas of Kanchi
Kakusthavarma is the most imp ruler of the dynasty
They were the first native rulers and first to use Kannada language for their administrative purpose
They tried to find legitimacy of their rule through claiming mythical origins
The Talagunda inscription mentions about the origin of the dynasty and the feud with the Pallavas, was inscribed by Santivarma c.455 AD.
They had matrimonial relations with Gupta, Vakatakas etc.
The empire was divided into 3 parts on the wake of threat from Pallavas.