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Chalukya

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[chah-luh-kyuh] / ˈtʃɑ lə kjə /

noun

  1. a dynasty of central India, ruling a.d. c500–753, and restored a.d. 973–1190.


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In Gujarat, just south of the Sindh region, the Hindu Chalukya dynasty still controlled much of the Indian Ocean trade through their key city of Khambhat.

From Textbooks ● Apr. 19, 2023

I met Bhushan, a feminist activist, four months later at Hotel Chalukya, whose restaurant is famous for its big, red triangular dosas.

From New York Times ● Mar. 14, 2019

In 750 Vikramaditya’s son, Kirtivarman Chalukya, was overthrown by the Rashtrakutas.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 7 "Cerargyrite" to "Charing Cross" by Various

From these Chalukya or Solankhi rulers the Baghel clan arose, which afterwards migrated to Rewah.

From The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India - Volume IV of IV Kumhar-Yemkala by R. V. (Robert Vane) Russell

He penetrated in a career of conquest as far as the Godāvari, but was finally defeated and executed there by the Chalukya king.

From The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India - Volume IV of IV Kumhar-Yemkala by R. V. (Robert Vane) Russell

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