An early medieval Deccan dynasty ruling parts of present-day Maharashtra, Gujarat, and southern Madhya Pradesh from Mahishmati on the Narmada; associated with the earliest Ellora and Elephanta cave monuments.
Lost power to the Chalukyas of Badami in the early-to-mid 7th century (before c. 630), under pressure from Chalukya rulers Mangalesha and Pulakeshin II.