at Bandhavapura. Initially the Kadambas of Hangal refused to acknowledge suzerainty of Kalachuris of Kalyani, that led to war between them, then Kalachuris helped Somadeva as per the 1159 inscription Somadeva subordinate of Kalachuris, they conquered Banavasi and handed it over to Somadeva (in 1165). Kadambas of Uchchangi The Kadambas of Uchchangi were in name only kings of Banavasi actually the power remain with Kadambas of Hangal. Coinage of Hangal Kadambas Kadambas coins were among the heaviest and perhaps purest of all medieval Indian gold coinage. Kadambas issued 2 types of gold coins, namely Punch-marked gold coins and Die struck gold coins. During 1075-1094 CE, Shanti Varma, issued gold punch marked coin and in 1065 CE, Toyimadeva, issued die struck gold coins (Pagoda). Punch-marked gold coins Kadamba punch-marked gold coin issued in name of Jaysimha II Jagadekamalla (Chalukya). Coin consists of a central punch mark of Hanuman, and 4 retrospectant lions. 2 prominent punch marks create 2 Shri alphabets depicts goddess Laxmi in Telugu-Kannada script. Die struck gold coins (Pagoda) In 1065 AD Kadambas Toyimadeva issued first die struck gold coins. The gold coin of Kadambas depict god Hanuman, inside lined circle and dotted circle, flanked by two chouries and conch. Also include the figures of sun and moon. Below is the legend Nakara (Nagara, the deity of Bankapura, Nagareshwara) in Telugu-Kannada script. See also Kadamba dynasty Kadambas of Goa Kadamba architecture Hangal Halasi Banavasi Vajjada II Indian coinage Kadambas of Bayalnadu (Vainadu) References History of Karnataka Empires and kingdoms of India Kadambas Dynasties of India Former countries in South Asia 10th century in India 11th century in India Ancient currencies