Kistna

The first Chalukya dynasty in Maharashtra advanced from Aihole on the upper Kistna to nearby Vatapi (or Badami, c. 550) and to Banavasi (566–97) at the expense of the Kadambas.

c. South India 2001

Very likely by this epoch the Satakani had extended control over the properly Andhra Teluga (Dravidian) lands of the Godavari and Kistna deltas.

b. The Deccan 2001

These competed with Maesolia at the mouth of the Kistna and especially with the rich western port of Barygaza (Broach) in thriving trade with the Roman Empire.

c. South India 2001

In the Telugu lands, the Andhras were succeeded by the Ikshvaku dynasty (3rd century), notable for donations to a Buddhist stupa on the Nagarjunikonda (hill), on the Kistna above Amaravati; by the12

c. South India 2001

The Kakatiyas reigned in the east at Kakati or Warangal between the Godavari and the Kistna.

1076-1147 2001

Sculptures about the great Buddhist stupa of Amaravati on the lower Kistna reveal union of Hindu traditional style with its crowding and naturalism, already more refined than at Bharhut and Sanchi, with Greco-Buddhist motifs which were borrowed from Gandhara and in turn transmitted to Malaya, Sumatra-Java, Cambodia, and Champa.

b. The Deccan 2001

Vijayanagar (present Hampi), founded by two brothers from the region of Warangal, fought steadily against the neighboring states of sultans north of Kistna and Tungabhadra.

1076-1147 2001

Diamonds were first obtained from the Golconda mines in India near the river Kistna.

Zolar’s Magick Of Color Simon 1994

Diamonds were first obtained from the Golconda mines in India near the river Kistna.

Zolar’s Magick Of Color Simon 1994

Diamonds were first obtained from the Golconda mines in India near the river Kistna.

Zolar’s Magick Of Color Simon 1994