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The Salankayanas (Telugu: శాలంకాయన) were an ancient dynasty that ruled the Vengi (West Godavari of Andhra Pradesh) region of India's eastern coast from 300 to 440 AD. They were Brahmins and their name is derived from their symbol and gotra name, which stood for Nandi (the bull of Shiva).
The Salankayanas succeeded the Andhra Ikshvaku dynasty and were vassals of the Pallava kings of southern India. During their time the script for Telugu and Kannada began to clearly separating from that of the other South Indian and North Indian languages.
In the late 5th century, the Salankayanas were conquered by Madhavarma II of the Vishnukundinas (a Kshatriya Raju dynasty).
List of Kings
1. Hastivarma - His name was mentioned in Allahabad Inscription
2. Nandi Varma - I
3. Vijayadeva Varma - He did aswamedha yaga
4. Vijayanandi Varma - He constructed a vihara for Aparashaila Budhists