Bana Kingdom

Bana Kingdom

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.

Bana Kings

* Jayanandivarman
* Vijayaditya I, Son of Jayanandivarman
* Malladeva, Son of Vijayaditya I
* Bana Vidhyadhara, son of Malladeva (Married a grand-daughter of the Ganga King Siva maharaja, 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
* Aragalur udaiya Ponparappinan Rajarajadevan alias Magadesan (Magadai Mandalam chief) of Aragalur

Ganga king Prithivipati II was conferred "lord of the Banas" by Parantaka I Chola

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

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


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