The Eastern Chalukyas

Kubja Vishnuvardhana, also known as Vishnuvardhana I, founded the Eastern Chalukya dynasty in 624 CE.

Vikramaditya II, who ruled from 733 to 746 CE, was a renowned patron of literature and art. He is credited with establishing the Chalukya Vikramaditya University.

Vengi, also known as Pedavegi, was the capital of the Eastern Chalukyas.

Vijayaditya II defeated the Pallava king Nandivarman II in the Battle of Nenmeli in 740 CE, expanding the Eastern Chalukya kingdom's territory.

Chalukya Bhima I constructed the Bheemeshwara Temple in Draksharama, which is considered one of the finest examples of Chalukyan architecture.

Rajaraja Narendra, who ruled from 1022 to 1061 CE, was a skilled military leader who successfully defended the Eastern Chalukya kingdom against the Cholas and the Rashtrakutas.

Vikramaditya II constructed the Chalukya Vikramaditya University, which became a renowned center of learning and scholarship.

Rajaraja Narendra was a patron of the Telugu language and literature. He encouraged the use of Telugu in administration and promoted the translation of Sanskrit works into Telugu.

Chalukya Bhima III was the last Eastern Chalukya ruler. He ruled from 1162 to 1189 CE.

Vijayaditya I constructed the Mukteswara Temple in Bhubaneswar, which is considered one of the finest examples of Odia architecture.

Rajaraja Narendra defeated the Chola king Rajendra Chola I in the Battle of Koppam in 1054 CE.

Rajaraja Narendra constructed the Rajaraja Narendra Temple in Tanuku, which is considered one of the finest examples of Chalukyan architecture.

Vijayaditya II defeated the Rashtrakuta king Krishna III in the Battle of Khandava in 757 CE.

Chalukya Bhima I constructed the Chalukya Bhimavaram Temple in Bhimavaram, which is considered one of the finest examples of Chalukyan architecture.