10th century

In the 10th century CE, the region of Kollapur (now in Nagarkurnool district, Telangana) was not an independent kingdom, but it was part of the broader Deccan political landscape, dominated by powerful dynasties. Here's what was likely happening in and around Kollapur during that time:

?️ Political Landscape Around Kollapur in the 10th Century

1. Rashtrakuta Dynasty (until ~973 CE)

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  Kollapur was under the Rashtrakuta Empire, which ruled much of the Deccan.

  
  


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  Key ruler: Krishna III (r. c. 939–967 CE)

  
  
  
  
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    A strong emperor who defeated the Cholas and expanded the empire.

    
    
  
  
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    Supported temple construction, trade, and regional administration.

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Kollapur would have been administered by local governors or feudatories loyal to the Rashtrakutas.

  
  

2. Western Chalukyas (Kalyani Chalukyas) – from ~973 CE onward

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  After the decline of the Rashtrakutas, Tailapa II of the Western Chalukyas overthrew them and established control.

  
  


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  The Chalukyas likely absorbed Kollapur into their territory and maintained regional governance.

  
  


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  The late 10th century saw the rise of Chalukyan temple architecture and Kannada and Sanskrit inscriptions in nearby areas.

  
  

? Life in Kollapur Region

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  Agriculture: Benefiting from the Krishna River, the region likely had fertile lands and agrarian prosperity.

  
  


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  Temples and Religion: Small Shaivite and Vaishnavite shrines may have existed; larger temple building increased under the Western Chalukyas.

  
  


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  Trade: Kollapur was likely connected to inland trade routes due to its riverine access.