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Who was the ruler of the Eastern Chalukya dynasty from 624-641 CE?
Who was the ruler of the Eastern Chalukya dynasty from 624-641 CE?
What was Pulakeshin II known for?
What was Pulakeshin II known for?
How was the Chalukya administration structured?
How was the Chalukya administration structured?
What was a major source of income for the Chalukya administration?
What was a major source of income for the Chalukya administration?
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What was a significant development in Telugu literature during the Chalukya period?
What was a significant development in Telugu literature during the Chalukya period?
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What is the name of the biography of the Chalukya king, Vishnuvardhana?
What is the name of the biography of the Chalukya king, Vishnuvardhana?
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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
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Learn about the Chalukya dynasty, its rulers, and their contributions to the empire's expansion and administration.
