Emergence Of South Indian Kingdoms Between 6th C CE To 13th C CE

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The Pallavas were a powerful South Indian dynasty that ruled from the 3rd century CE to the 9th century CE. Their capital was Kanchipuram in present-day Tamil Nadu. They controlled regions of southern…

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Mahendravarman I started building rock-cut temples at Mahabalipuram. His son, Narasimhavarman I, defeated the Chalukya king Pulakeshin II in 632 CE and captured and burned the Chalukyan capital Vatapi…

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Mahabalipuram was a major port and artistic center under the Pallavas. It is famous for its rock-cut temples and monolithic rathas (chariot-shaped temples), which represent early Dravidian architectur…

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The Kalachuris were a South Indian dynasty that ruled parts of Karnataka. They were related by marriage to the Chalukyas and Rashtrakutas. Initially feudatories of the Kalyani Chalukyas, they later de…

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Bijjala II was a powerful feudatory of the Kalyani Chalukyas. He took advantage of the weakening Chalukya Empire and declared independence around 1162 CE. He overthrew Chalukya king Taila III, assumed…

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Bijjala II gave greater power to the secretaries of administrative divisions, instructing them to monitor their superior officers. This was done to prevent rebellion and corruption at the provincial l…

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During Bijjala II's rule, seven villages—Gajkanahalli, Bajkanahalli, Chandankiri, Kyadgi, Khatarkiri, Kurankutti, and one unnamed—were merged to form Bijjanhalli in 1162 CE. It was later Sanskritized …

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Basavanna was a philosopher, poet, and social reformer who served as Chief Treasurer and later Prime Minister under King Bijjala II. He founded the Veerashaiva (Lingayat) movement, which challenged ca…