Chalukyas of Vengi

Chalukyas of Vengi came into existence in 620 AD. Kubja Vishnu Vardhana was appointed as viceroy of Vengi. Chalukyas of Vengi created an independent Kingdom and were under the shades of rashtrakuta and then cholas. They have contributed to the Telugu literature.

Kalyani chalukyas are also known as western chalukyas. Kalyani Chalukyas were established by Tailapa-II or Taila-II, a feudatory of rashtrakuta. In 973 AD Taila-II restored the family of his ancestors by killing the ruler of rashtrakuta Kakka-II restored his empire. He ruled the kingdom for 24 years. Kalyani Chalukyas ruled for more than 200 years. He had a special interest in the Kannada language. Kalyani Chalukyas have made greater contributions to the Kannada and Sanskrit literature. He also patronized Kannada poet Ranna who is called one of the three gems of Kannada literature.

Both Chalukyas of Kalyani and Chalukyas of Vengi are the descendants of Chalukyas of Badami. The Chalukyas ruled during the period of the 6th to 12th centuries. Dantidurga destroyed Chalukyas of Badami in 753. Once again Taila-II restored the Chalukya dynasty by the name of Chalukyas of Kalyani nearly after two centuries in 973. Chalukya of Kalyani has the same genealogy as those of previous Chalukyas of Badami. For a period of 2 centuries, they had some conflicts with the Cholas and Chalukyas of Vengi.