Ananda Gotrika

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Ananda Gotrikas, also referred to as Anandas ruled coastal

Guntur District.[1] The Ananda Gotrikas ruled after the fall of the Andhra Ikshvakus and claimed descent from the Ananda gotra.[2]

The Anandas appear to have flourished between second half of the 4th century and the first half of the 5th century. There are only three records of the Ananda Gotrikas, which include two copper- plate grants and one stone inscription.

mahadana (donation) and was a staunch devotee of Lord Shiva.[1] King Damadoravarman was the successor and son of King Attivarman, and Damadoravarman was a Buddhist.[1]

The Ananda Gotrikas appear to have been overthrown by the

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  2. ^ Lakshmanna, Chintamani (1973). Caste dynamics in village India. Nachiketa Publications. p. 27.