Known for initiating the practice of adopting grandfather’s names.
His reign marked the transition from Prakrit to Sanskrit as the official language, with the first Sanskrit inscription in South India being the Gummadi Gurru Inscription at Nagarjuna Konda.
Religious Contributions:
Patronized multiple religions, including Vedic religion, Buddhism, and Hinduism.
Recognized as the first ruler to construct Hindu temples in South India.
Temples Constructed:
Pushpa Bhadra Swamy Temple at Nagarjuna Konda.
Other significant temples built during his period include:
Kartikeya Temple
Nodagiri Swamy Temple
Harathi Temple
Kubera Swamy Temple
Navagraha Temple
Cultural Practices:
During his reign, it was customary for women to offer bangles at the Saptamatruka of the Harathi Temple for progeny.
Military Leadership:
His army chief, Yelisri, was notable for founding the city of Yeleswaram.
Yelisri also constructed a Shiva temple called Sarva Devalayam.
Historical Conflicts:
Ehubala Santamula’s kingdom faced invasion from King Vasu Sena of the Abhira Dynasty.
According to inscriptions from Nagarjuna Konda, Vasu Sena ruled Vijayapuri for five years.
The army chief of Vasu Sena, Shiv Sena, built the Astabhuja Swamy Temple at Nagarjuna Konda, recognized as the first Vishnu temple in South India.
