Chalukya Dynasty 425 - 753 ADAfter Satvahan, the next great empire in the Deccan was the Chalukya empire. Pulakesin I, first ruler of the Chalukya dynasty, founded Vatapi (modern Badami in Bijapur district) and made it his capital. His sons extended the boundaries of the Chalukya kingdom.Pulakesin II was the greatest ruler of the Chalukya dynasty. He consolidated his authority in Maharashtra and conquered large parts of the Deccan. His greatest achievement was his victory against Harshvardhan in 620. However, Pulakesin II was defeated and killed by the Pallava king Narasimhavarman in 642. His capital Vatapi was completely destroyed. His son Vikramaditya who was also as great a ruler as his father succeeded Pulakesin. He renewed the struggle against Pallavas and recovered the former glory of the Chalukyas. In 753, his great grandson Vikramaditya II was overthrown by a chief named Dantidurga. Chalukyas erected about 100 temples at Aihole. Some Ajantha caves were also built during this period. Chalukya kings gave refuge to many Persians in Bombay.
Rashtrakutas 753-973ADDantidurga laid the foundation of Rashtrakuta empire. The Rashtrakuta's empire was the most powerful of the time. They ruled from Lattaluru (Latur), and later shifted the capital to Manyaketa (Malkhed).
Chalukya Rule Part II: 973-1190 ADDuring Rashtrakutas rule, the Chalukyas were a minor power. For 200 years, they survived the Rashtrakutas. In 973AD Tailap Chalukya of the Kalyani branch gained power and restored the Chalukyan rule. They gained supremacy for about 200 years to be partitioned into: Yadavs of Deogiri, Kaktiyas of Warangal and Hoysalas of Belur.
Yadavas of DevagiriYadavas extended their authority over a large territory. Their capital was situated at Chandor (Nasik district). They built the Deogiri fort in 11th century. Raja Bhillamraj further fortified Deogiri, and made it his capital. |
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