The document summarizes several early medieval Indian dynasties that ruled different regions between the 8th-14th centuries CE. Key dynasties discussed include the Rashtrakutas who ruled Maharashtra and Karnataka from 735-973 CE; the Western Chalukyas who ruled from their capital of Kalyani in modern Karnataka from 973-1189 CE; and the Yadavas who ruled from their capital of Devagiri and established Maratha culture from 1187-1312 CE. Other dynasties summarized are the Hoysalas, Cholas, Palas, Pratiharas, Gangas and more. Kashmir during this period saw rule by the Karkota,