Chalukyas
▪ Overview:
◦ The Chalukyas ruled parts of Southern and Central India between the 6th century and the 12th century.
◦ The kingdom of Chalukyas was centred around the Raichur Doab, between the Krishna and Tungabhadra rivers.
▪ Three distinct but related Chalukya dynasties:
◦ Badami Chalukyas: They were the earliest Chalukyas with their capital at Badami (Vatapi) in Karnataka.
• Their rule started in the mid-6th century and declined after the death of their greatest king, Pulakesin II in 642 AD.
◦ Eastern Chalukyas: Emerged after the death of Pulakesin II in Eastern Deccan with the capital at Vengi.
• They ruled till the 11th century.
◦ Western Chalukyas: They were the descendants of the Badami Chalukyas.
• They emerged in the late 10th century and ruled from Kalyani.
▪ Overview:
◦ The Chalukyas ruled parts of Southern and Central India between the 6th century and the 12th century.
◦ The kingdom of Chalukyas was centred around the Raichur Doab, between the Krishna and Tungabhadra rivers.
▪ Three distinct but related Chalukya dynasties:
◦ Badami Chalukyas: They were the earliest Chalukyas with their capital at Badami (Vatapi) in Karnataka.
• Their rule started in the mid-6th century and declined after the death of their greatest king, Pulakesin II in 642 AD.
◦ Eastern Chalukyas: Emerged after the death of Pulakesin II in Eastern Deccan with the capital at Vengi.
• They ruled till the 11th century.
◦ Western Chalukyas: They were the descendants of the Badami Chalukyas.
• They emerged in the late 10th century and ruled from Kalyani.