Pulakeshin II(590 – 642)

Pulakesin II

Chalukya emperor who checked Harsha's southern expansion.

Pulakeshin II

What you need to know

Defeated Harsha on the Narmada
Greatest Chalukya emperor
Received an embassy from Persia
Killed at the fall of Vatapi in 642

Events

Associated Places

B
Badami
Badami
Capital of the Chalukyas, famed for its rock-cut cave temples.

Dynasties

Chalukya Dynasty of Badami
Chalukya Dynasty of Badami
Deccan dynasty that resisted Harsha and rivalled the Pallavas.

Timelines

The Deccan Kingdoms
The Deccan Kingdoms
Rivalry and temple-building of the Chalukyas, Pallavas and Rashtrakutas.

Facts at a glance

Born: 590s
Died: 642
Gender: MALE
Religion: HINDUISM
Type: RULER

Significance · REGIONAL

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