Dhadiyasa II
| Dhadiyasa II | |
|---|---|
| Yadava–narayana[1] Yati-puravaradhisvara[2] | |
| 7th Ruler of Seuna (Yadava) dynasty | |
| Reign | 970–980 A.D |
| Coronation | c. 970 A.D |
| Predecessor | Vaddiga I |
| Successor | Bhillama II |
| Feudatories of Rashtrakutas | |
| Predecessor | Vaddiga I |
| Successor | Position de-established |
| Dynasty | Seuna (Yadava) dynasty |
| Father | Vaddiga I |
| Religion | Vaishnavism |
Dhadiyasa II also referred as Dhadiyappa II is the seventh ruler of Seuna (Yadava) dynasty.[3] He was a loyal fedutaroy of Karka II while his brother Bhillama II was supporter of Tailapa II which created tense between the two. He was succeeded by his brother Bhillama II.[4][5]
Early Life
[edit]Vaddiga was succeeded by his son Dhadiyasa (also known as Dhadiyappa II)[4] around 970 CE, as stated in the Vratakhanda. From chronological calculations, it is clear that the final years of Rashtrakutas occurred in his rule. But there is no evidence to prove that he was an active participant in the cause of their fall.[3]
Little is known about this ruler, as the only information is found in Hemadri. His name is not mentioned in any of the three major inscriptions usually cited. This fact leads historians to assume that he must have been a collateral relative. His reign was probably very short.[3]
Relations with Bhillama II
[edit]Dhadiyasa's name is conspicuously missing from all the grants mentioned here, and it may indicate a rift in his relationship with his brother, Bhillama II. Dhadiyasa must have become the ruler sometime around 970 CE. At that time, the Rashtrakuta throne was either held by Khottiga, Krishna's younger brother, or Karka II, his nephew. By then, the Rashtrakuta dynasty had already entered a phase of decline, and in 973 CE, it was overthrown by Tailapa II of the Chalukya dynasty.[3]
As discussed in the following chapter, Tailapa II is said to have received serious support from Bhillama II. However Bhillama, and Dhadiyasa's father, Vaddiga has been recorded to be a sincere feudatory to the Rashtrakuta dynasty. If Dhadiyasa holds his father allegiance by supporting the side of Karka II during this changing conflict, Dhadiyasa may have run against Bhillama II for supporting Tailapa II. This could be a reason for Dhadiyasa's name not appearing in Bhillama's grants or those issued by his direct successors.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ The Seunas (The Yadavas Of Devagiri). S.Ritti.
- ^ The Seunas (The Yadavas Of Devagiri). S.Ritti.
- ^ a b c d e H. V. Trivedi. The Yadavas And Their Times. pp. 32–33.
- ^ a b Y. A. Raikar. Yadavas Of The Deccan And Their Times A Cultural History. p. 40.
- ^ Basavaraja, Kadati Reddera (1984). History and Culture of Karnataka: Early Times to Unification. Chalukya Publications. p. 121.