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BANA DYNASTY (14th C- 16th C CE)

The Banas were a native Kannada ruling dynasty. They claimed descent from the asura Mahabali. Obverse: An image of a Garuda seated on a fish. Reverse: Three line Tamil Legend: Samara/Kola/halan