Tag: the kadambas/mayuravarma (325 a.d. to 540 a.d.)

Basaveshwara was a saint. He preached in three forms: soft advice, harsh criticism, strict warning. He taught that surrendering oneself to Shiva with total devotion was the only path to salvation. He declared that work is worship. He established Anubhava Mantapa in 1162 C.E. He wrote his vachanas in simple Kannada that resembled the spoken language of the common people.

The Mitakshara is a famous legal commentary on the Yajnavalkya Smriti, written by Vijnanesvara, and it deals primarily with Hindu law, specifically inheritance.

Matching the dynasties to their capitals: Chalukyas of Gujarat (Anhilwad), Kalachuris of Chedi (Tripuri), Paramaras of Malwa (Dhar), Chahamans of Shakambari (Ajmer). This corresponds to A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3.

The Western Chaluya kingdom is referred to as Kalyani Chalukya. After the Chalukyas of Badami were destroyed by Dantidurga, they revived after two centuries in around 973AD. This was known as Chalukyas of Kalyani. It lasted for two centuries and was formed by Taila II after defeating the last Rashtrakuta ruler Kakka II.

After the decline of the Chalukyas and Cholas, the Yadavas, Kakatiyas, Hoysalas, and Pandyas emerged as the dominant powers in South India.

The Rashtrakutas succeeded the Chalukyas of Badami in Western India during the 8th century.

Purandara Dasa (1484–1564) is referred to as the Pitamaha (the father or grandfather) of Karnataka(Carnatic) music as he formulated the basic lessons in teaching Carnatic music.