Ratta dynasty
Encyclopedia
Ratta dynasty was the branch of Rashtrakutas. Savadatti (Saundatti
), historically known as Sugandavarti was the capital of Ratta dynasty during 875-1250, later capital shifted to Belagavi (Belgaum
) historically known as Venugrama. Belgaum
was the capital of the Rattas during 1210 - 1250 AD.
In 1204, Belgaum Fort
was built by Jaya Raja also known as Bichi Raja. Later Yadavas of Devagiri defeated Rattas and captured the Belgaum Fort
.
. In 11th century AD, Jain saint Munichandra (Acarya, the founder of Ratta-rajya) a teacher and minister to Laksmideva (son of Kartivirya).
Saundatti
Savadatti is one of the oldest towns in Belgaum district in the south Indian state of Karnataka. It is a celebrated pilgrimage centre located 78 kilometres from Belgaum. Savadatti is also the name of the taluk , which was previously named Parasgad. There are several ancient temples in...
), historically known as Sugandavarti was the capital of Ratta dynasty during 875-1250, later capital shifted to Belagavi (Belgaum
Belgaum
Belgaum is a city and a municipal corporation in Belgaum district in the state of Karnataka, India. It is the fourth largest city of the state of Karnataka, the first three being Bangalore, Mysore, Hubli-Dharwad....
) historically known as Venugrama. Belgaum
Belgaum
Belgaum is a city and a municipal corporation in Belgaum district in the state of Karnataka, India. It is the fourth largest city of the state of Karnataka, the first three being Bangalore, Mysore, Hubli-Dharwad....
was the capital of the Rattas during 1210 - 1250 AD.
Forts of Rattas
- Parasgad FortParasgad FortParasgad Fort is a ruined hill fort in the Belgaum district of Karnataka state, India. magnificent fort of Parashghad, dating back to the 10th century and built by famous rulers of Ratta dynasty...
built by Rattas in 10th century.
- Belgaum FortBelgaum FortBelgaum Fort, Kannada: ಬೆಳಗಾವಿ ಕೋಟೆ Belagaavi Kote, is located in the city of Belgaum, in the Belgaum district, in Karnataka state, India. It was built by Jaya Raya, also called Bichi Raja, an ally of the Ratta Dynasty, in the year 1204 AD...
was built in 1204 by Rattas Bichiraja.
In 1204, Belgaum Fort
Belgaum Fort
Belgaum Fort, Kannada: ಬೆಳಗಾವಿ ಕೋಟೆ Belagaavi Kote, is located in the city of Belgaum, in the Belgaum district, in Karnataka state, India. It was built by Jaya Raya, also called Bichi Raja, an ally of the Ratta Dynasty, in the year 1204 AD...
was built by Jaya Raja also known as Bichi Raja. Later Yadavas of Devagiri defeated Rattas and captured the Belgaum Fort
Belgaum Fort
Belgaum Fort, Kannada: ಬೆಳಗಾವಿ ಕೋಟೆ Belagaavi Kote, is located in the city of Belgaum, in the Belgaum district, in Karnataka state, India. It was built by Jaya Raya, also called Bichi Raja, an ally of the Ratta Dynasty, in the year 1204 AD...
.
Jainism
Rattas the feudatories of the Rashtrakutas patrons of JainismJainism
Jainism is an Indian religion that prescribes a path of non-violence towards all living beings. Its philosophy and practice emphasize the necessity of self-effort to move the soul towards divine consciousness and liberation. Any soul that has conquered its own inner enemies and achieved the state...
. In 11th century AD, Jain saint Munichandra (Acarya, the founder of Ratta-rajya) a teacher and minister to Laksmideva (son of Kartivirya).
Ratta literature
- Paravanatha purana was written by Jain writer Parsva Pandita.
- Pushpadanta purana the story of 9th Jain tirthankar Pushpadanta was written by Jain writer Gunavarma II.
See also
- SaundattiSaundattiSavadatti is one of the oldest towns in Belgaum district in the south Indian state of Karnataka. It is a celebrated pilgrimage centre located 78 kilometres from Belgaum. Savadatti is also the name of the taluk , which was previously named Parasgad. There are several ancient temples in...
- BelgaumBelgaumBelgaum is a city and a municipal corporation in Belgaum district in the state of Karnataka, India. It is the fourth largest city of the state of Karnataka, the first three being Bangalore, Mysore, Hubli-Dharwad....
- Belgaum FortBelgaum FortBelgaum Fort, Kannada: ಬೆಳಗಾವಿ ಕೋಟೆ Belagaavi Kote, is located in the city of Belgaum, in the Belgaum district, in Karnataka state, India. It was built by Jaya Raya, also called Bichi Raja, an ally of the Ratta Dynasty, in the year 1204 AD...
- Parasgad FortParasgad FortParasgad Fort is a ruined hill fort in the Belgaum district of Karnataka state, India. magnificent fort of Parashghad, dating back to the 10th century and built by famous rulers of Ratta dynasty...
- Branches of Rashtrakuta DynastyBranches of Rashtrakuta DynastySeveral Branches of the Rashtrakuta Dynasty were created by the kings, commanders and relatives of the Rashtrakuta family during their expansion into central and northern India in the eighth to the tenth centuries. These kingdoms ruled during the reign of the parent empire or continued to rule for...
- ReddyReddyReddy is a social group or caste of India, predominantly inhabiting Andhra Pradesh. They are enlisted as a forward caste by the government. Traditionally, they are a high-caste community of nobility, warriors and cultivators. According to academics, they were a warrior caste in the remote past and...