Nepal and south India

<p>There is evidence that Ganapati, Kakatiya of Warangal had the Gauda king as his vassal. This was mentioned in connection with the religious offerings and donations made by Yuvarajni Viramadevi, widow of the crown prince Yuvaraja Jayadityadeva in the shrine of Pashupatinath.</p>
<p>The author contends that written records dating back to the period were in a mixture of debased Sanskrit and Newari. Historians relate that the Kakatiyas rose to power under Polaraja II and that his grandson Ganapati, extended his dominions as far as Kanchi in the south. The power of the dynasty was destroyed by the sultans of Delhi early in the fourteenth century. Ganapati was described as a great builder; and since Nepal also could have had some kind of cultural relations with the Kakatiyas at least for about half a century, it can be supposed that Nepal's style of architecture may have received some impetus from the south.For example, it is suggested that the origin of the pagoda-style of architecture in Kanara (south India) might be linked with this style found in Nepal.</p>