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Ritu GoyalAIR 223

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Estimate the contributions of Chalukyas of Badami to Indian heritage and culture.

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Introduction

Chalukyas ruled the Deccan region with capital at Badami from ~ 600-900 AD.

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Main Body

Contributions of Chalukyas to Indian heritage and culture

1Rock cut caves with paintings - caved at Badami houses murals, paintings on various themes from religious to social life
2Temples: Ladhadakkal temple (sad khan, Virupaksha) inscribed in UNESCO list of world heritage sites, built on nagara style of architecture

in UNESCO list of world heritage sites, built on nagara style of architecture.

3Inscriptions as Meguti Temple at Aihole, on defeat of Harshavardhan-dhana by Pulicahari - written in Sanskrit by his court poet Ravikirti
4Sculptures: of Nataraja (dancing Shiva) discovered
5Patronage to Kannada language

Thus Chalukyas of Badami contributed in various forms like the temples, paintings, language, sculptures to Indian heritage & culture.

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Conclusion

Thus Chalukyas of Badami contributed in various forms like the temples, paintings, language, sculptures to Indian heritage & culture.

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  • Clear chronological framework (600-900 AD)
  • Specific architectural examples with locations
  • UNESCO reference adds credibility

Topper

Ritu Goyal

AIR 223

Subject & Paper

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Topic

Salient aspects of Art Forms, Literature and Architecture from ancient to modern times

Dynastic Art

Chalukya architecture and art

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