Epigraphic Notes – Genealogy of the Salankayanas
By Dineshchandra Sircar
Summary
In this epigraphic note, the author reconstructs the genealogy of the Śālaṅkāyana dynasty using inscriptions from the Andhra region. He discusses copper plates and rock edicts that mention kings such as Devavarman, Hasti and Śivāmbha, and arranges them in chronological order based on palaeography and geographical distribution. The note identifies familial relationships and highlights marital alliances with neighbouring dynasties. It also addresses discrepancies in the order of succession found in previous scholarship. The author concludes that the Śālaṅkāyanas ruled during the fourth and fifth centuries CE and played a significant role in the political landscape of the eastern Deccan.
Conclusion
The note demonstrates how careful reading of inscriptions can clarify the genealogy of lesser‑known dynasties. By assembling evidence from multiple sites, it paints a more coherent picture of the Śālaṅkāyana lineage and its historical context.