Chalukya Empire and its Rulers

Vishnuvardhana

• Ruler of the Eastern Chalukya dynasty (624-641 CE)
• Son of Pulakeshin II
• Played a key role in the expansion of the Chalukya empire
• Known for his military campaigns and administrative skills

Pulakeshin II

• Founder of the Chalukya dynasty (610-642 CE)
• Son of Keertivarma
• Conquered many territories, including the Kadamba kingdom
• Fought against the Pallava kingdom and expanded the Chalukya empire

Chalukya Administration

• The Chalukya administration was decentralized, with power divided among governors, ministers, and local officials
• The empire was divided into provinces (rashtras), districts (vishayas), and villages (gramas)
• Land revenue was a major source of income, and the administration was known for its efficient tax collection system
• The Chalukyas also had a well-organized military system, with a strong cavalry, infantry, and naval force

చాళుక్యుల సాహిత్యం (Chalukya Literature)

• The Chalukya period saw a significant development in Telugu literature
• The Chalukyas patronized poets and scholars, leading to a flowering of literature
• The most famous work of this period is the Manucharitramu, a biography of the Chalukya king, Vishnuvardhana
• Other notable works include the Basavapurana and the Vikramarkacharitra
• The Chalukya literature is known for its use of Telugu, which emerged as a major literary language during this period

Rulers of the Eastern Chalukya Dynasty

• Vishnuvardhana ruled the Eastern Chalukya dynasty from 624-641 CE and was the son of Pulakeshin II
• Pulakeshin II founded the Chalukya dynasty, ruled from 610-642 CE, and was the son of Keertivarma

Conquests and Expansion

• Vishnuvardhana played a key role in the expansion of the Chalukya empire through his military campaigns
• Pulakeshin II conquered many territories, including the Kadamba kingdom, and expanded the Chalukya empire
• He fought against the Pallava kingdom and expanded the empire

Chalukya Administration

• The Chalukya administration was decentralized, with power divided among governors, ministers, and local officials
• The empire was divided into provinces (rashtras), districts (vishayas), and villages (gramas)
• Land revenue was a major source of income, and the administration was known for its efficient tax collection system
• The Chalukyas had a well-organized military system, with a strong cavalry, infantry, and naval force

Literature of the Chalukya Period

• The Chalukya period saw a significant development in Telugu literature
• Chalukya kings patronized poets and scholars, leading to a flowering of literature
• The most famous work of this period is the Manucharitramu, a biography of Vishnuvardhana
• Other notable works include the Basavapurana and the Vikramarkacharitra
• Telugu emerged as a major literary language during this period