The Yadavas of Devagiri (850–1334 A.D.)
The Yadavas of Devagiri claimed their descent from the epic hero Lord Krishna.
- They were known as Sevunas because they ruled over Sevuna, the region from Nasik to Devagiri (Daulatabad).
Bhillama V (1 1 75-11 90 A.D.)
- The Yadava ruler took advantage of the declining power of the Later Western Chalukyas of Kalyani and rose to power.
- He defeated Someswara-IV and declared his independence.
- He came into conflict with Vira Balalla-II (1173-1220A.D.), a Hoysala ruler.
- He lost his life in the battle of Lakkundi.
Jaitrapala (1191-1210 A.D.)
- He was son of Bhillama V
- He defeated Kalachuris, Gurjaras and Kakatiyas.
Singhana (1210-1247A.D.)
- He was son of Jaitrapala.
- He was the most distinguished ruler of this dynasty.
- He defeated Mahadeva, a Kakatiya ruler.
- He also defeated Vira Ballala-II, the Hoysala ruler and expanded his dominion beyond the River Krishna.
- He invaded Gujarat many times and captured Kolhapur which belonged to Silhara dynasty.
Krishna (1247-1260 A. D)
- Krishna was grandson of Singhana and succeeded him.
Mahadeva (1260-1271 A.D)
- He was brother Krishna.
- He captured North Konkan and ended the Silhara dynasty.
Ramachandra Deva (1271-1 309 A.D.)
- He was the last great ruler of this dynasty.
- Ala-ud-din-Khilji defeated him and made him as a vassal of the Delhi Sultanate.
Sankara Deva (1309 – 1312 A.D.)
- He was the son and successor of Ramachandra Deva
- Malik Kafur defeated and killed him in 1312 A.D.
- Harapala, brother-in-law of Sankara Deva raised the flag against the Khilji’s.
- Mubarak, son of Ala-ud-din Khilji defeated and killed Harapala.
Thus the Yadavas dynasty came to an end.
Contribution of the Yadavas
Devagiri fort
- Built during the reign of the Yadavas.
- It was one of the strongest forts in India.
- The Juma Masjid and Chand Minar were added by the Delhi Sultans later.
End of the Deccan Kingdoms
- The attacks on the Deccan Kingdoms by the Sultans of Delhi ever since the rule of Alauddin Khilji led to their decline.