| Santivarma | |
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| King of the Kadamba Kingdom | |
| Reign | c. 450 - 460 CE |
| Predecessor | Kakusthavarma |
| Successor | Shivamandhatruvarma |
| Issue | Mrigeshavarma |
| House | Kadamba |
| Father | Kakusthavarma |
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Santivarma (c. 455) was known for his personal charm and beauty.[1][2]
Life
Santivarma was born to Kakusthavarma.[3] His son was Mrigeshavarma.[3] His name is mentioned in Talagunda pillar inscription and in an inscription of Vishnuvarma.[3] According to an inscription he wore three crowns (pattatraya) to display his prosperity, thus "attracting the attention of his enemies", the Pallavas.[3] When the Pallava threat loomed, he divided his kingdom in c. 455 and let his younger brother Krishnavarma I rule over the southern portion and deal with the Pallavas.[4] The branch is called the Triparvata branch and ruled from either Devagiri in the modern Dharwad district or Halebidu.[4]
References
Notes
- ↑ T, Dr.Manjanna (2015). "Kadambas of Banavasi – The First Empire of Karnataka" (PDF). International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR). 2 (1). Retrieved 7 October 2025.
- ↑ Karashima 2014, p. 369.
- 1 2 3 4 Moraes 1931, p. 28.
- 1 2 Moraes 1931, p. 29.
Sources
- Karashima, Noboru (2014), A Concise History of South India: Issues and Interpretations, Oxford University Press, ISBN 978-0-19-809977-2
- Moraes, George M. (1931), The Kadamba Kula, A History of Ancient and Medieval Karnataka, Asian Educational Services, ISBN 81-206-0595-0
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