South AsiaAsia

Chalukya dynasty (Badami)

543 CE – 753 CE · about 210 years

The Chalukyas of Badami ruled much of southern and central India and built early stone temples at Badami, Aihole and Pattadakal. Their king Pulakeshin II defeated Harsha. They were overthrown by the Rashtrakutas.

Key facts

Dates	543 CE – 753 CE
Region	South Asia
Continent	Asia
Capital	Vatapi (Badami)
Founder	Pulakeshin I
Religion(s)	Hinduism, Jainism

Before & after

Preceded by

Kadamba dynasty

Followed by

Rashtrakuta dynasty Eastern Chalukyas

Sources

Wikipedia – Chalukya dynasty

Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.