Chapter 32 Flashcards
Who were the Chalukya?
A tribe that likely migrated from north of India, becoming the natives of central India and driving out the Pallava people.
Define Pulakesi?
King of Chalukya who expanded the empire from Vatapi through conquests in 543, pushing against neighboring tribes.
Who is Harsha Vardhana?
Ruler of Thanesar who expanded his kingdom by defeating many chiefs and moved the capital to Kannauj after abdicating from his sister.
Who is Kirtivarman?
Pulakesi’s son became king of the Chalukyas in 566, defeated the Mauryans, and passed the throne to Pulakesi II, who defeated Harsha Vardhana and captured the north.
What did the conquering land on the western coast of India do for Chalukya?
It allowed the Chalukyas to trade freely with the Arabs and expand their power by taking over other kingdoms.
What did Pulakesi II do when he came to the Chalukya throne?
He quickly began fighting, defeating numerous chiefs to extend Chalukya control and engaging in a long-term conflict with the Pallava army.
What helped Pulakesi II to defend Chalukya territory? After their battle?
His strategy was getting his soldiers and war elephants drunk to make them reckless and overwhelming in battle, trampling everything fearlessly?
