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4 Topics · Telangana Open School (TOSS) Class 12 History · 2026-27

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

1

The Pallavas of Kanchipuram

  • Ruled from 3rd century CE to 9th century CE with capital at Kanchipuram.
  • Initially feudatories of the Satavahanas, later became independent.
  • Expanded from Krishna River valley (Palnadu) to southern Andhra and northern Tamil Nadu.
2

The Chalukyas and Kalachuris

  • Chalukyas ruled large parts of central and southern India from 6th to 12th century CE.
  • Three branches: Badami (Western), Vengi (Eastern), and Kalyani Chalukyas.
  • Pulakeshin I founded the dynasty; Pulakeshin II defeated Harshavardhana and Pallava Mahendravarman I.
3

The Chola Empire

  • Founded by Vijayalaya in 850 CE after capturing Tanjore; initially a Pallava feudatory.
  • Rose to power in 9th century, dominating Tamil Nadu, Sri Lanka, and Maldives.
  • Peak under Rajaraja I (985–1014 CE) and Rajendra I (1014–1044 CE).
4

Social and Religious Developments

  • Varna system prevalent; Kshatriyas held high status.
  • Society divided into Valangai (right-hand) and Idangai (left-hand) castes during Chola rule.
  • Women's status did not improve — practices like Sati and Devadasi system existed.

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Central concept: South Indian Kingdoms (6th–13th Century CE)

PallavasChalukyasRashtrakutasKalachurisCholasHoysalasKakatiyasBasavanna

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