Question

The Kadamba dynasty was founded by _______________.
A. Sri Krishna Devaraya
B. Gauthami Puthra Sathakarni
C. Mayurasharma
D. None of these

Answer 1

Hint:
The Kadamba dynasty was during 345 - 525 CE. It was the ancient royal dynasty of Karnataka which was ruled in the northern Karnataka and the Konkan from Banavasi. It is presently in the Uttara Kannada district. At the peak of its power under King Kakushtavarma, the Kadambas of Banavasi ruled almost the complete part of Karnataka state of the present time.

Complete solution:
Kadamba dynasty was the ancient Brahmin dynasty of Karnataka state. This dynasty was founded by Mayurasharma in the year 345 CE. This ruling lasted till the year 525 CE.

Additional Information:
This dynasty was founded by the Mayurasharma, which later on showed the potential of developing into imperial proportions. It was the indication to which it has been provided by the titles and epithets. King Mayurasharma had defeated the armies of Pallavas of Kanchi with the help of some native tribes.
The Kadamba was reached at its peak at the time of Kakusthavarma. He was the notable ruler with whom even the kings of Gupta Dynasty of northern India cultivated marital alliances. The Kadambas were the contemporaries of the Western Ganga Dynasty.

Hence, the correct answer is option C.

Note:
This dynasty has many myths about its origin. According to one such myth. It was founded by Trilochana Kadamba. It is also known from the Halsi and Degamve records as the Jayanta. He was born out of the sweat of Shiva and that had fallen under the Kadamba tree and hence it was named Kadamba. According to one more myth, Mayurasharma himself was born to Lord Shiva.