 The region of tulunad was free from any such an external influence and appears to have been under the strict control of Alupa kings in the ancient times.The rule over Uttara Kannada region, with Banavasi as its capital was by Chutu clan followed by the Shatavahana branch which governed for Siri, Siva, Pulumavi and Yajna Satakarnis, prior to the Kadambas.With the Kadambas rule from Banavasi, Karnataka saw developments in the field of art and culture.