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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

The Chalukya Malla kings were at one time Jainas.

From The Travels of Marco Polo — Volume 2 by Yule, Henry

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

Mr. Smith states that these Yādava kings were descendants of feudatory nobles of the Chalukya kingdom, which embraced parts of western India and also Gujarāt.

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

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