After
the decline of Satavahanas, the Andhras was ruled by the Ikshvakus and later by
the Vishnukundins. The Vishnukundins
rose to power around 5th century AD and ruled from Vinukonda of Guntur district
of Andhra. The most powerful
Vishnukundin king was Madhavavarman - I.
It is assumed that the Vishnukundins assumed independence from the
Pallavas between 450 AD and 500 AD.
Earlier to it, probably Vinukonda was governed by the Vishnukundin
family members under the suzerainty of Pallavas.
Sixteen
types of coins of the Vishnukundin rulers have been found by archaeologists
Following
are some of the coins:
