States of the Deccan and South India
In northern Maharashtra and Vidarbha (Berar), the Satavahanas were succeeded by the Vakatakas, a local power. The Vakatakas, who were brahmanas themselves, are known from a large number of copperplate land grants issued by them. They were great champions of the brahmanical religion and performed numerous Vedic sacrifices. Image Source: antiquaprintgallery.com/ekmps/shops/richben90/images/india-the-royal-necropolis-at-golconda-hyderabad-deccan-c1880-75800-p.jpg Their political history is more linked to [...]