The Chalukya dynasty was an
Indian royal dynasty that ruled large parts of
southern and central India between the 6th and
the 12th centuries. The earliest dynasty, known
as the "Badami Chalukyas", ruled from Vatapi
(modern Badami) from the middle of the 6th
century. The Badami Chalukyas began to assert
their independence at the decline of the
Kadamba kingdom of Banavasi and rapidly rose
to prominence during the reign of Pulakesin II.
After the death of Pulakesin II, the Eastern
Chalukyas became an independent kingdom in
the eastern Deccan. They ruled from Vengi until
about the 11th century.