Medieval Period
Goa was ruled by several dynasties of various origins from 1st century BC to 1500 AD. Since Goa had been under the sway of several dynasties there was no organised judicial or policing system prevalent in those days, except for traditional arrangements governed by absolute rulers and local chieftains. Muslim rule may have brought a little more order than before. During this time, Goa was not ruled as a singular kingdom. Parts of this territory were ruled by several different kingdoms. The boundaries of these kingdoms were not clearly defined and the kings were content to consider their dominions as extending over many villages, which paid tribute and owed them allegiance.
| Name of the ruler | Reign |
|---|---|
| Indo-Parthians | 2-4th century AD |
| Abhiras,Batapuras, Bhojas | 4-6th century AD |
| Chalukyas of Badami | 6-8th century AD |
| Rashtrakutas of Malkhed | 8-10th century AD |
| Kadambas | 1006-1356 AD |
| Yadavas of Devagiri | 12th and 13th century AD |
| Vijayanagar Empire | 14th and 15th century AD |
| Bahmani Sultanate | 15th century |
This was a tumultuous period in Goan history. The Goa Shilahara power was waning and the Arab traders gained increasing control of the overseas trade and enjoyed autonomy from the Shilaharas. In order to control this decline, Kadamba King Guhalladeva I, ruling from Chandor only, established secular, political, and economic partnerships with these Arab states. After the Chalukyas defeated the Rashtrakutas, exploiting this situation to their advantage the Kadamba King Shashthadeva II firmly planted his rule in Goa.
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