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Estimate the contributions of Chalukyas of Badami to Indian heritage and culture.
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
Writing Stats
148
Total words
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