Tag: vatapi: age of pulakeshin ii

Vishnuvardhana was the important Hoysala king who came after Nrupakama, Ereyanga and Ballala. As a great king of this dynasty, he won Gangavadi from the Cholas and earned the title ‘Talakadugonda’. He tried to expand his kingdom but was defeated by the Chalukyan king Vikramaditya VI.

Aihole, located in Karnataka, is often referred to as the cradle of Indian architecture due to the early development of temple architecture styles there during the Chalukya dynasty.

Pulakeshin II, a prominent ruler of the Chalukya dynasty of Badami, assumed the title 'Dakshinapatheshwara' (Lord of the South) after his military successes.

Ereya was the precoronation name of Pulakesin-II.  He was the most famous ruler of Chalukyan Dynasty. He was the fourth Chalukyan Ruler. Most important source of information regarding the rule of Pulakeshin II is provided by Aihole inscription.

Chalukyas of Badami was the earliest Chalukyan Empire founded by Pulakesin-I in sixth century AD. It ruled mostly over Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Shaivism and Vaishnavism religions flourished during the reign of Chalukyas of Badami.

Pulakeshin II defeated the Pallava king Mahendravarman I in the Battle of Pullalur, which was a significant event in the conflict between the Chalukyas and the Pallavas.

Chalukyan dynasty is one of the royal dynasty that ruled greater parts of Southern India and central India between 6th and the 12th centuries. Pulakesin I was the founder of this dynasty. Pulakesin-I ruled from AD 535-66 from the hill fort of Vatapi, the capital of Chalukyan dynasty. 

The Aihole inscription was written by the Ravikirti, who is the court poet of Pulakesin-II. Most important source of information regarding the rule of Pulakeshin II is provided by Aihole inscription. The inscription is one of the finest pieces of poetry written in Sanskrit language and Hale Kannada script.

The Aihole inscription, which records the victory of Pulakeshin II over Harshavardhana, was composed by his court poet Ravikirthi.

Pulakeshin II was the most powerful ruler of the Chalukya dynasty based in Badami (also known as Vatapi) in modern-day Karnataka.