Gonka was the 5th ruler of
Kolhapur
Kolhapur () is a city on the banks of the Panchganga River in the southern part of the Indian state of Maharashtra.
Kolhapur is one of the most significant cities in South Maharashtra and has been a hub of historical, religious, and cultural a ...
branch of the
Silahara dynasty. During the reign of Gonka (1020 CE - 1050 CE), the
Chalukya
The Chalukya dynasty () was a Classical Indian dynasty that ruled large parts of southern and central India between the 6th and the 12th centuries. During this period, they ruled as three related yet individual dynasties. The earliest dynas ...
s conquered
Kolhapur
Kolhapur () is a city on the banks of the Panchganga River in the southern part of the Indian state of Maharashtra.
Kolhapur is one of the most significant cities in South Maharashtra and has been a hub of historical, religious, and cultural a ...
, under their king Jayasinha (before 1024 CE).
The
Shilahara
Shilahara was a royal dynasty that established itself in northern and southern Konkan in 8th century CE, present-day Mumbai and Southern Maharashtra ( Kolhapur) during the Rashtrakuta period. The founder of the Shilahara dynasty, Sanaphulla, ...
s had to submit to the
Chalukya
The Chalukya dynasty () was a Classical Indian dynasty that ruled large parts of southern and central India between the 6th and the 12th centuries. During this period, they ruled as three related yet individual dynasties. The earliest dynas ...
s in order to retain their kingdom. In the records, Gonka is described as conqueror of
Kahada (Karad),
Mairiage (Miraj) and
Konkan
The Konkan is a stretch of land by the western coast of India, bound by the river Daman Ganga at Damaon in the north, to Anjediva Island next to Karwar town in the south; with the Arabian Sea to the west and the Deccan plateau to the eas ...
. It is probable that Gonka might have extended his rule over these territories as an agent for or with the consent of his overlords.
See also
*
Shilahara
Shilahara was a royal dynasty that established itself in northern and southern Konkan in 8th century CE, present-day Mumbai and Southern Maharashtra ( Kolhapur) during the Rashtrakuta period. The founder of the Shilahara dynasty, Sanaphulla, ...
References
* Bhandarkar R.G. (1957): Early History of Deccan, Sushil Gupta (I) Pvt Ltd, Calcutta.
* Fleet J.F (1896) :The Dynasties of the Kanarese District of The Bombay Presidency, Written for the Bombay Gazetteer .
* Department of Gazetteer, Govt of Maharashtra (2002) : Itihaas : Prachin Kal, Khand -1 (Marathi)
* Department of Gazetteer, Govt of Maharashtra (1960) : Kolhapur District Gazetteer
* Department of Gazetteer, Govt of Maharashtra (1964) : Kolaba District Gazetteer
* Department of Gazetteer, Govt of Maharashtra (1982) : Thane District Gazetteer
* A.S.Altekar (1936) : The Silaharas of Western India
External links
Silver Coin of Shilaharas of Southern Maharashtra (Coinex 2006 - Souvenir)
Shilahara dynasty
11th-century monarchs in Asia
1050 deaths
Year of birth unknown
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