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Question
With reference to political conditions in India between 6th and 8th centuries, answer the following question:
Give a brief account of the Chalukya and the Pallava Kingdoms in the South.
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Solution
Chalukya Kingdom: The great King Pulakesin-II checked the advance of Harsha to the south. Chalukyas ruled over Karnataka. In AD 642, the Chalukya kingdom along with its capital Vatapi or Badami was destroyed by Pallavas. In AD 755 their last king Kirtivarman-II was defeated and killed by another Deccan power, the Rashtrakutas.
Pallava Kingdom: This came in power after the decline of Satavahanas. The capital Kanchi became famous by construction of Kailashnath temple. Chalukya King Narsimhavarman Finally defeated and killed? pulakesin-II and captured the Chalukya capital By the end 9th of the century, the Pallavas were defeated by the Cholas, who put an end to Pallava dynasty.
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