Chalukya dynasty:

Chalukya dynasty, either of two ancient Indian dynasties. The Western Chalukyas ruled as emperors in the Deccan (i.e., peninsular India) from 543 to 757 ce and again from about 975 to about 1189. The Eastern Chalukyas ruled in Vengi (in eastern Andhra Pradesh state) from about 624 to about 1070. Find out a complete list of Chalukya Rulers and their contribution for general awareness. Chalukya Dynasty was a major influence in South Indian history, 543-753 CE. Founded by Pulakeshin I, it unified the Deccan, leaving a rich cultural legacy with Badami's temples. Check rulers, art, decline, etc. Western Chalukyas Background Western Chalukyas emerged as successors to the Chalukyas of Badami after a decline in the latter dynasty’s control over Deccan territories. The dynasty was established in the mid-10th century, with Kalyani (present-day Basavakalyan in Karnataka) as its capital.