Bana Kingdom

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The Bana kings ruled parts of South India. In many cases as subordinate position and some times taking major roles. The Banas had their capital at various places at different times, including Kolar.

[edit] Bana Kings

• Jayanandivarman
• Vijayaditya I Son of Jayanandivarman
• Malladeva Son of Vijayaditya I
• Banavidhyadhara son of Malladeva (Married a grand daughter of the Ganga King Sivamaharaja, who reigned between 1000 and 1016AD)
• Prabhumerudeva son of Banavidhyadhara
• Vikramaditya I Son of Prabhumerudeva
• Vikramaditya II or Pugalvippavar-Ganda Son of Vikramaditya I
• Vijayabahu Vikramaditya II Son of Vikramaditya II
• Aragalurudaiya Ponparappinan Rajarajadevan alias Magadesan (Magadai Mandalam chief) of Aragalur

Ganga king Prithivipati II was conferred “lord of the Banas” by Paranthaka I

Banas are mentioned in Tamil Nadu as late as 13th and 15th century.

Banas had different titles are different regions at different times. Some of them include, Vanar/Vanara/Vanavarayar/Vanakovarayar, Ponparappinan, etc.