The Vakataka Empire was formally established in the last quarter of the third century AD. Purika in Berar was the capital of the Vakataka Empire and Vindhyasakti was one of the earliest kings of the dynasty. Vindhyasakti expanded his territory to-wards the north of the Vindhyas that included areas where the Narmada and Godavari flowed.
However, the real founder of the Vakataka Empire was Pravarasena I, who ascended the throne after his father Vindhyasakti and called him-self Samrat. Under Pravarasena I, the kingdom expanded further north as far as the Narmada. Prithvisena was the last known king of the dynasty, and their rule ended between AD 515 and 550.
The lkshvakus ruled over Vengi, the fertile deltas of the Krishna and the Godavari in the east. The lkshvaku dynasty was founded by Vasishthiputra Chantamula who rose to power after the decline of the Satavahanas. He was succeeded by his son Virapurusadata, who came to power in AD 275. However, this dynasty declined by the mid-4th century and the rulers may have been reduced to vassal status.
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