Warmadewa dynasty

The term "dynasty", in this context, therefore refers generally to a group of monarchs who share a common element in their titles, rather than a hereditary lineage.

It is believed that the dynasty was founded by Sri Kesari Warmadewa in the 10th century.

However, the only evidence for this claim is that Sri Kesari is the first Balinese king to use the name Warmadewa, on the Belanjong pillar (B.13).

There is no explicit evidence that Sri Kesari founded the Warmadewa dynasty, only that he is the earliest known member of it.

Only the part Śri Kesarī Warma- of this name is visible on the stone, but it is conjectured that the final element -dewa was written there but is now illegible.