3rd century

In the 3rd century CE, Kollapur remained a rural, forested region in the Deccan plateau—still without major urban development or political autonomy. However, it continued to be shaped by larger regional events, especially the decline of the Satavahana Empire and the rise of new powers in the Deccan.

Here’s a breakdown of what most likely happened in and around Kollapur during the 3rd century:

?️ 1. Decline of the Satavahana Dynasty

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  The Satavahana Empire, which had ruled the region for nearly 300 years, collapsed by the mid-3rd century.

  
  


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  Their fall led to political fragmentation across the Deccan.

  
  


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  In areas like Kollapur, local chieftains and tribal leaders may have gained more control as central authority weakened.

  
  

⚔️ 2. Emergence of Regional Powers

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  After the Satavahanas, smaller kingdoms like:

  
  
  
  
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    The Ikshvakus (in Andhra region),

    
    
  
  
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    The Abhiras, and

    
    
  
  
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    Possibly the Vakatakas in later decades,
    began to fill the power vacuum in parts of the Deccan.

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  However, Kollapur itself remained on the periphery and was likely influenced more by local governance than major empires at this time.

  
  

? 3. Rural and Tribal Continuity

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  Kollapur’s population likely continued traditional life:

  
  
  
  
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    Agriculture (with support from the Krishna River)

    
    
  
  
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    Forest-based livelihoods

    
    
  
  
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    Cattle rearing and local barter trade

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  No inscriptions or monuments from this century are recorded specifically in Kollapur.

  
  

? 4. Religious Continuity

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  Buddhism and early Hinduism remained active in the broader region.

  
  


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  Artistic and religious activity continued in nearby sites like Nagarjunakonda, but Kollapur itself remained a quiet, possibly forested settlement with tribal and folk practices.

  
  

?️ 5. Lack of Urbanization

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  There is no evidence of temples, forts, or inscriptions in Kollapur from the 3rd century.

  
  


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  Urban and architectural development began much later, especially during the medieval and Nizam periods.