Malavas

historical calendar of hindus

The Malavas (Brahmi script: 𑀫𑁆𑀫𑀸𑀭𑀯 Mālava) or Malwas were an ancient Indian tribe and confederation. They are a federation attested in various states in North and Central India. The modern regions of Malwa (Punjab) and Malwa region in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan are eponyms attributed to them. Their power gradually declined as a result of defeats against the Western Satraps (2nd century CE), the Gupta emperor Samudragupta (4th century), and the Chalukya emperor Pulakeshin II (7th century).

military campaign conducted by Alexander the Great from November 326 to February 325 BCE against the Malli of the eastern Punjab

thumb|The word "Aulikara" (Late Brahmi script: 17px12px12px9px Au-li-ka-rā) in the [[Risthal inscription. The first letter Au is a variation in a style specific to the 6-7th century.]] The Aulikaras (Late Brahmi script: 17px12px14px9px Au-li-ka-rā), were an ancient clan that ruled the Kingdom of Malwa between 350 and 575.