Chowta dynasty (Tulu Nadu)

Chowtas of Moodabidri
12th century–18th century
CapitalPuthige, Ullal & Moodabidri
Religion
Jainism
GovernmentMonarchy
History 
• Established
12th century
• Disestablished
18th century
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Alupa dynasty
Nayakas of Keladi
Portuguese India
British Raj
Today part ofKarnataka

The Chowta dynasty was a Jain dynasty of Jain Bunt origin that ruled parts of the Tulu Nadu region during the 12th – 18th centuries.