Chalukya dynasty

Chalukya dynasty:

They ruled as three related yet individual dynasties, these are:-

--Chalukyas of Badami
--Chalukyas of Kalyani
--Chalukyas of Vengi

-Founder of Chalukya Dynasty : Pulakesin I in 535 A.D.

-His Capital : Vatapipura (Presently known as Badami) and it was succeeded by Kirtivarman & Mangalesa.

-Pulakesin II (610-642) :

-Aihole inscription written by Ravikirti in a Jaina temple gives account of Pulakesin II reign.

-His greatest achievement was the victory over Harshavardhana.

-Vikramaditya I, son of Pulakesin II defeated three successive Pallava kings & captured kanchi.

-Vikramaditya I also defeated Cheras, Cholas and Pandyas

-Kirtivarman II (744-755) was the last ruler of the dynasty.