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Yadava Dynasty

From the Deccan heartland, the Yadava Dynasty forged a regional power, leaving enduring marks on South Indian culture, architecture, and literature.

1187 CE1317 CECapital: DevagiriHinduismIndo-Aryan
Yadava Dynasty seal emblem

The Story

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Governance

Government Type
Hereditary Monarchy with Feudal and Bureaucratic Elements

Quick Facts

Region
South Asia
Period
1187 CE1317 CE
Capital
Devagiri
Language Family
Indo-Aryan
Religion
Hinduism

Timeline

Key Events

13th century CE

Hemadri (Hemadpant) - Minister and Scholar

Instrumental in administrative reforms and the promotion of Marathi and Sanskrit literature.

r. 1187–1191 CE

Bhillama V - Founder King

Established Devagiri as the capital and consolidated Yadava power in the Deccan.

r. 1200–1247 CE

Singhana II - Expansionist Monarch

Presided over the dynasty’s territorial expansion and cultural flourishing.

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