Ratta dynasty

Ratta dynasty was the branch of Rashtrakutas.^[1] Savadatti (Saundatti), historically known as Sugandavarti was the capital of Ratta dynasty during 875-1250, later capital shifted to Belagavi (Belgaum) historically known as Venugrama.^[2] Belgaum was the capital of the Rattas during 1210 - 1250 AD.

Forts of Rattas

• Parasgad Fort built by Rattas in 10th century.

• Belgaum Fort was built in 1204 by Rattas Bichiraja.

In 1204, Belgaum Fort was built by Jaya Raja also known as Bichi Raja.^[3] Later Yadavas of Devagiri defeated Rattas and captured the Belgaum Fort.

Jainism

Rattas the feudatories of the Rashtrakutas patrons of Jainism.^[4] In 11th century AD, Jain saint Munichandra (Acarya, the founder of Ratta-rajya) a teacher and minister to Laksmideva (son of Kartivirya).

Ratta literature

• Paravanatha purana was written by Jain writer Parsva Pandita.
• Pushpadanta purana the story of 9th Jain tirthankar Pushpadanta was written by Jain writer Gunavarma II.

See also

• Saundatti
• Belgaum
• Belgaum Fort
• Parasgad Fort
• Branches of Rashtrakuta Dynasty
• Reddy

References

1. ^ "The Rashrakutas". by Jyotsna Kamat. http://www.kamat.com/kalranga/deccan/rashtrakutas/. Retrieved 2011-06-09. 
2. ^ "Chapter XIV, Karnataka, The Tourist Paradise". http://gazetteer.kar.nic.in/data/gazetteer/postind/Kar_Handbook_2005_Chapter14.Pdf. Retrieved 2011-06-09. 
3. ^ "No defence against negligence". Deccan herald, Raju Gavali. http://www.deccanherald.com/content/125745/no-defence-against-negligence.html. Retrieved 2011-06-09. 
4. ^ "JAINS". http://www.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/KOLHAPUR/people_jains.html. Retrieved 2011-06-09.