Medieval Indian History

 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

  1. Built during the reign of the Yadavas.
  2. It was one of the strongest forts in India.
  3. 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.