The Kadambas were an ancient dynasty of Karnataka. They ruled till about AD 560 when they were overthrown by the ChaIukyas. With Mayurasharman being the first king who ruled from AD 345 to 360, the Kadambas ruled from Banavasi in present day Uttara Kannada district.
The Western Gangas were important rulers of ancient Karnataka, who initially ruled from Kolar. Their rule spanned from about AD 350 to 1000 and in the meantime, their capital was shifted to Talakad. Konganivarman, who called himself Dharma Mahadhiraja was the first Ganga king.
The early Pallavas ruled a place known as Tondainadu, to the south-east of the Satavahana Empire. The early Pallavas ruled from AD 275 to 550, with Kanchi as their capital. Skandavarman, Simhavarman and Buddhavarman were some of the notable early Pallava kings.
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