Saundatti
town in Belgaum district, Belgaum division, Karnataka, India
Savadatti is one of the oldest towns in Belagavi district in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is a Hindu pilgrimage centre, 78 kilometres from Belagavi and 41 kilometres from Dharwad. Savadatti is also the name of the taluk (sub-district), which was previously named Parasgad. There are several ancient temples in Savadatti.
History of Rashtrakuta kings
The historical name of the Savadatti was Sugandavarti "Sougandipura". It was the capital of the Ratta dynasty (from 875-1230) and Ancient hub of Jainism.
During the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, Belagavi was the capital of the Rattas, the chieftains of Savadatti. The fort at Belagavi was built by Bichiraja (Ratta Dynasty) in 1204.
The Ratta clan was one of several names of the Rashtrakuta Dynasty.
Rattas of Savadatti accepted the overlordship of Taila II (AD 973-977).
The public source identifies “Saundatti” as town in Belgaum district, Belgaum division, Karnataka, India. This brief keeps that definition visible, then builds a research path around Saundatti, town and Belgaum.
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