Western Chalukya Dynasty

Southern Indian dynasty in the Deccan region from the last quarter of the tenth century to the close of the twelfth century. The dynasty claimed descent from the Early Western Chalukyas of Vatapi (now Badami), who were initially feudatories of the early medieval Rashtrakuta empire and prevailed in the region from the sixth to the eighth century. Taila II founded the Western Chalukya dynasty, overthrowing the Rashtrakutas and consolidating his power in the region; he established his capital at Kalyani (present-day Basavakalyana, Karnataka). The Western Chalukyas were a contemporaries and rivals of the Chola empire. They were also related to the Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi (present-day Andhra Pradesh), who were feudatories of the Cholas.