8th century

During the 8th century CE, Kollapur (present-day Nagarkurnool district, Telangana) was a small but culturally significant part of the Deccan region. While there are no direct historical records specific to Kollapur from that century, we can understand its context based on the major political and cultural developments in the surrounding region.

?️ What Likely Happened in Kollapur in the 8th Century:

1. Rule of the Badami Chalukyas (until ~753 CE):

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  The Chalukyas of Badami, a powerful dynasty based in Karnataka, ruled much of the Deccan including parts of Telangana.

  
  


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  Their administration encouraged temple building, trade, and agriculture.

  
  

2. Rise of the Rashtrakutas (~753 CE onward):

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  After the fall of the Badami Chalukyas, Dantidurga, the founder of the Rashtrakuta dynasty, rose to power.

  
  


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  The Rashtrakutas expanded into the Deccan, possibly bringing Kollapur under their control.

  
  


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  They were great patrons of art, culture, and Shaivism.

  
  

3. Religious and Cultural Growth:

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  The region was influenced by Hinduism (especially Shaivism and Vaishnavism), and Buddhism may have still had some influence.

  
  


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  Temple architecture started to evolve with intricate stone carvings and regional styles.

  
  


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  Kollapur, being close to the Krishna River, likely had agrarian prosperity, trade routes, and small shrines.

  
  

4. Local Feudatories or Chieftains:

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  Even under Rashtrakuta rule, local chieftains may have governed small territories like Kollapur.

  
  


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  These rulers likely paid tribute to the larger dynasties while maintaining local authority.