Chalukyas Flashcards
What period did the Chalukyas of Kalyana rule?
The Chalukyas of Kalyana ruled from 973 C.E. to 1189 C.E.
What contributions did the Chalukyas of Kalyana make to culture?
They encouraged art, literature, and education, particularly in Kannada and Sanskrit.
Who were some notable Kannada poets patronized by the Chalukyas?
Notable poets included Durgasimha, Ranna, and Nagachandra.
What literary movement gained prominence during the Chalukyas of Kalyana?
Vachana literature came into prominence during this period.
Who established the kingdom of the Kalyana Chalukyas?
Tailapa-I established the kingdom after defeating the Rashtrakuta king, Karka-II.
How long did Tailapa-I rule?
Tailapa-I ruled for approximately 24 years.
Who was an important king of the Chalukyas of Kalyana?
Someshwara-I was one of the important kings of this dynasty.
What city did Someshwara-I build as his capital?
Someshwara-I built the city of Kalyana, which is today’s Basava Kalyana in Bidar district.
What significant battle did Someshwara-I win?
He defeated Rajadhiraja Chola in Koppam.
Who is considered the greatest king of the Chalukyas of Kalyana?
Vikramaditya-VI, the son of Someshwara-I, is considered the greatest king.
What era did Vikramaditya-VI begin?
He began the Chalukya Vikrama era in 1076 C.E.
What revolt did Vikramaditya-VI suppress?
He suppressed the revolt of the Hoysala King Vishnuvardhana.
With which foreign king did Vikramaditya-VI establish contact?
He established contact with the Srilankan King Vijayabahu.
What did Vignaneshwara remark about Kalyana?
Vignaneshwara remarked that there was never a great city like Kalyana in the past and can never be in the future.
What happened to the kingdom after Vikramaditya VI?
The kingdom began to decline during the reign of kings who came after Vikramaditya VI.
Who occupied Kalyana during its decline?
Kalachuri Bijjala occupied Kalyana during the period of Someshwara IV.
