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==Expansion== | ==Expansion== | ||
===Expedition against Hoysala=== | ===Expedition against Hoysala=== | ||
[[Simhana]] undertook extensive preparations to expand his empire, starting with the goal of avenging the defeat his grandfather had suffered at the hands of the Hoyasalas. Determined to push beyond the Krishna-Malaprabha line, which he no longer accepted as the southern boundary of his realm, [[Simhana]] launched an expedition against [[Veera Ballala II]] in 1211 A.D. With his capable general Bicana, he began subduing the [[Hoysala]] feudatories ruling south of Krishna. | [[Simhana]] undertook extensive preparations to expand his empire, starting with the goal of avenging the defeat his grandfather had suffered at the hands of the Hoyasalas. Determined to push beyond the Krishna-Malaprabha line, which he no longer accepted as the southern boundary of his realm, [[Simhana]] launched an expedition against [[Veera Ballala II]] in 1211 A.D. With his capable general Bicana, he began subduing the [[Hoysala]] feudatories ruling south of Krishna.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Sharma |first=R. S. |url=https://books.google.com/books/about/A_Comprehensive_History_of_India.html?id=ahFuAAAAMAAJ |title=A Comprehensive History of India: A.D. 985-1206 |date=1992 |publisher=People's Publishing House |isbn=978-81-7007-121-1 |pages=145–147 |language=en}}</ref> | ||
From 1211 to 1217 A.D., [[Veera Ballala II]] experienced a period of retreat. During this time, the Kadambas of Hanugal, led by Kamadeva, began invading the northern districts of Ballala. Simghana exploited this opportunity to capture Belvola, thereby extending his control over a significant area around Gadaga and Annigari in the [[Dharwar district]] . He likely also captured Kusukad and Masavadi, further extending his territory in the Raichur district. Hanugala and Guttala also fell to him . After conquering large areas in these districts, Simghana advanced into the Banavase and Satalinge provinces in the Shimoga district. As early as 1212 A.D., inscriptions record Simghana's raids in the Sorab taluka of this district . [[Simhana]] personally led the campaign, evidenced by an inscription noting that his horse was stabbed by a [[Hoyasala]] hero at Hurali (App.Insc.no.53). Eight inscriptions found in the [[Shimoga district]] confirm his conquest of Banavase, Satalinge, and surrounding territories, which were subsequently assigned to his trusted lieutenant, Sarvadhikarin Mayideva . | From 1211 to 1217 A.D., [[Veera Ballala II]] experienced a period of retreat. During this time, the Kadambas of Hanugal, led by Kamadeva, began invading the northern districts of Ballala. Simghana exploited this opportunity to capture Belvola, thereby extending his control over a significant area around Gadaga and Annigari in the [[Dharwar district]] . He likely also captured Kusukad and Masavadi, further extending his territory in the Raichur district. Hanugala and Guttala also fell to him . After conquering large areas in these districts, Simghana advanced into the Banavase and Satalinge provinces in the Shimoga district. As early as 1212 A.D., inscriptions record Simghana's raids in the Sorab taluka of this district . [[Simhana]] personally led the campaign, evidenced by an inscription noting that his horse was stabbed by a [[Hoyasala]] hero at Hurali (App.Insc.no.53). Eight inscriptions found in the [[Shimoga district]] confirm his conquest of Banavase, Satalinge, and surrounding territories, which were subsequently assigned to his trusted lieutenant, Sarvadhikarin Mayideva . | ||
[[Simhana]]'s southern expansion did not end here. Inscriptions in the Anantapur district of Andhra indicate that he extended his control into Ballary and [[Anantapur]]. The [[Hoysala]] feudatories in these regions appear to have shifted their allegiance to [[Simhana]]. | [[Simhana]]'s southern expansion did not end here. Inscriptions in the Anantapur district of Andhra indicate that he extended his control into Ballary and [[Anantapur]]. The [[Hoysala]] feudatories in these regions appear to have shifted their allegiance to [[Simhana]]. | ||
===Clashes with Kakatiyas=== | ===Clashes with Kakatiyas=== | ||
[[Simhana]]'s conquests, which included Ballary and Anantapur, brought his frontiers into direct contact with the Kakatiya kingdom ruled by Ganapati. During this period, [[Simhana]] and Ganapati engaged in conflict, with both sides claiming victory in their historical records. Despite these conflicting claims, the available evidence suggests that [[Simhana]] succeeded in advancing into Kakatiya territory. | [[Simhana]]'s conquests, which included Ballary and Anantapur, brought his frontiers into direct contact with the Kakatiya kingdom ruled by Ganapati. During this period, [[Simhana]] and Ganapati engaged in conflict, with both sides claiming victory in their historical records. Despite these conflicting claims, the available evidence suggests that [[Simhana]] succeeded in advancing into Kakatiya territory. | ||