15 Facts About Kokalla I

Kokalla I was a ruler of the Kalachuri dynasty of Tripuri in central India.

Kokalla I's kingdom was centered around the Chedi or Dahala region in present-day Madhya Pradesh.

Kokalla I appears to have been the first powerful ruler of the dynasty.

Kokalla I consolidated his kingdom and maintained matrimonial relations with the Rashtrakuta empire, and Chandela dynasty.

Kokalla I is credited with increasing the prestige of his dynasty through a combination of diplomatic and military maneuvers.

Kokalla I was a subordinate ruler under the Gurjara-Pratihara emperor Mihira Bhoja, and played an important role in expanding the south-eastern borders of the Pratihara empire.

Kokalla I assisted Mihira Bhoja in his conflict against the Pala Empire of Bengal.

Rama Shankar Tripathi states that Kokalla I aided the Gurjara-Pratihara Bhoja II in the civil war against his half-brother Mahipala I However, this is not probable because Kokalla's reign ended two decades before Bhoja II's reign.

Kokalla I invaded the North Konkan to help his son-in-law, Krishna II.

Kokalla I defeated Harsha, a ruler of the Guhila dynasty which ruled the Mewar region in Rajasthan, and Guhaka of Sakambhari near Ajmer in Rajasthan.

Kokalla I defeated Shankargana, ruler of the Kalachuris of Sarayupara.

Kokalla I married Natta-devi, a princess of the Chandela dynasty which ruled the region of Bundelkhand.

Kokalla I had eighteen sons and one daughter named Mahadevi, who was given in marriage to the Rashtrakuta king Krishna II.

Kokalla I's other known sons were Arjuna, who is mentioned in Rashtrakuta inscriptions; and prince Valleka, who is known by his Gyaraspur inscription.

An unnamed son of Kokalla I founded the Ratanpur branch of the Kalachuris, who flourished until 1758.