Kakatiya dynasty

Kakatiya dynasty was a state in Deccan (South Asia) that lasted from 1163 to 1323 CE, about 160 years. Its people spoke Dravidian languages (Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam).

Telugu rulers who built the fort and stone gateways of Warangal and a network of irrigation tanks. Queen Rudramadevi ruled in her own right, and a Tughlaq army captured Warangal in 1323.

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Facts

Dates: 1163 to 1323 CE
Duration: 160 years
Type: State
Region: Deccan, South Asia
Language family: Dravidian
Capital: Warangal

Came from

Western Chalukyas 973 to 1189 CE

Events in South Asia during its time

1192 Second Battle of Tarain
1193 Nalanda sacked

Neighbours in South Asia

Chola Empire 848 to 1279 CE
Ahom Kingdom 1228 to 1826 CE
Delhi Sultanate 1206 to 1526 CE
Hoysala Empire c. 1026 to 1343 CE
Western Chalukyas 973 to 1189 CE
Ghaznavid Empire 977 to 1186 CE
Seuna Yadava dynasty 1187 to 1317 CE
Pandya dynasty (second empire) c. 1216 to 1345 CE
Ghurid dynasty 1148 to 1215 CE
Kingdom of Mewar c. 728 to 1949 CE

Elsewhere in the world at the same time

Republic of Venice c. 697 to 1797 CE, Europe
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Europe
Byzantine Empire 395 to 1453 CE, Middle East
Swahili city-states c. 800 to 1700 CE, Central and Southern Africa
Ghana Empire (Wagadu) c. 300 to 1200 CE, North and West Africa
Holy Roman Empire 962 to 1806 CE, Europe
Srivijaya c. 650 to 1377 CE, Southeast Asia
Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty) 1270 to 1974 CE, North and West Africa
Khmer Empire 802 to 1431 CE, Southeast Asia
Ottoman Empire 1299 to 1922 CE, Europe

Questions

When did Kakatiya dynasty exist?

1163 to 1323 CE, about 160 years.

Where was Kakatiya dynasty?

Deccan, in South Asia. Its capital was Warangal.

What language did Kakatiya dynasty speak?

Dravidian. This family includes Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam.

What came before Kakatiya dynasty?

Western Chalukyas.