The Divyavadana is a Sanskrit anthology of Buddhist avadana tales. They have originated in Mulasarvastivadin vinaya texts. It is dated to 2nd century CE.
The Ikshavakus arose on the ruins of Satavahana power in eastern part of the peninsula in India. The Ikshavakus left behind many monuments at Nagarjunkonda and Dharanikota. They were a local tribe.