Chowta dynasty (Tulu Nadu)

Chowtas of Moodabidri
12th century–18th century
CapitalPuthige, Ullal & Moodabidri
Religion
Jainism
GovernmentMonarchy
History 
• Established
12th century
• Disestablished
18th century
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Alupa dynasty
Nayakas of Keladi
Portuguese India
British Raj
Today part ofKarnataka

The Chowta dynasty was a Jain dynasty that ruled parts of the Tulu Nadu region during the 12th – 18th centuries.[1][2]

  1. ^ 34:XVIII,10; Bhatt, Tuluva:68-78; Mahalingam, Mackenzie MSS:II,491-496; Ramesh, A History of South Kanara:159-160; Stuart, South Canara:257; Sturrock, South Canara:54-56,73,75,83,189
  2. ^ Hinge, Shrinivas (July 31, 2019). Indians Must Know: Let's Be Proud (Paperback ed.). Notion Press. p. 140. ISBN 9781645872962. Retrieved December 27, 2020.