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The Badami Chalukyas were the rock‑stars of early medieval South India (6th–8th century). They kicked off the Chalukya dynasty from their capital at Badami (then Vatapi) in Karnataka.

*Founders*: Pulakeshin I carved out the kingdom around 540 CE; his son Karikala expanded it.
*Golden age*: Pulakeshin II (c. 610‑642) is the big name—he beat Harsha of Kannauj, took control of the Deccan, and even sent an embassy to the Persian king.
*Architecture*: They built the famous cave temples at Badami (cave 1‑4) and the early structural temples at Aihole and Pattadakal—think bold pillars, intricate carvings, and a mix of Dravidian & Nagara styles.
*Culture*: Patrons of art, literature, and both Hindu & Jain traditions. The poet‑king Ravikirti’s Aihole inscription is a key historical record.
*Legacy*: Their rule paved the way for the later Rashtrakutas and the Western Chalukyas, shaping the region’s political and cultural landscape for centuries.

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