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Pulakeshin II

r. c. 610–642 · 7th century · Also known as Pulakesi II

Pulakeshin II was the greatest king of the Chalukyas of Badami, in the western Deccan. He defeated Harsha of Kanauj on the Narmada, conquered the Vishnukundinas and installed his brother in Vengi, founding the Eastern Chalukyas. His victories are recorded in the Aihole inscription of 634. He was killed when the Pallava king Narasimhavarman I captured Badami in 642.

Pulakeshin II
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Pallava dynastyMilitary, SummaryChalukyas of BadamiFoundation, Military, Governance, Summary

Mentioned in 6 state histories

Pallava dynastyVishnukundina dynastyPushyabhuti dynastyChalukyas of BadamiKalachuris of MahishmatiEastern Chalukyas

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Pulakeshin II. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/pulakeshin-ii
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