or Chalukya dynasty
Either of two ancient Indian dynasties.
The Western Calukyas ruled as emperors in the Deccan (peninsular India) from AD 543 to 757 and again from 0441; 975 to 0441; 1189. The Eastern Calukyas ruled in Vengi (present-day eastern Andhra Pradesh) from 0441; 624 to 0441; 1070. The most significant ruling family of the Deccan in the 5th and 6th centuries, they controlled both coasts and the major river valleys.