Some scholars theorize that the
Traikutakas were a branch of the
Abhiras, and refer to them as the "Abhira-Traikutakas". These scholars assume that the Traikutaka records were dated in the so-called
Chedi-Kalachuri era, starting in 249 CE. However, later epigraphic discoveries and numismatic evidence contradict this theory, and it is likely that the Traikutakas used the
Shaka era. Indradutta, Dahrasena & Vyaghrasena were well known kings from this dynasty.
King Dahrasena expanded his realm, which soon bordered the
Vakataka realm. This led to conflict and the Vakataka king
Narendrasena, who with the help of his son & crown prince
Prithivishena, probably defeated the Traikutikas, as later king
Prithivishena's inscriptions refer to him twice rescuing the "sunken fortunes of his family". Traikutikas were known for their
Vaishnava faith. During the reign of Maharaja Madhyamasena, the kingdom was invaded by the
Vakataka king
Harishena. The dynasty ended around AD 550, when Vikramasena, the last known king died. The Traikutakas were probably reduced to a vassal status under the
Vishnukundins and had to accept
Madhavavarman I's authority. ==Traikutaka rulers==