Reign of Pulakeshin I

Name: Reign of Pulakeshin I
Start: 543
End: 566

Type Event Region Asia Time 543–566

Pulakeshin I founded the Chalukya dynasty in 543, capitalizing at Vatapi (Badami), and ruled until his death in 566, consolidating military aristocra…

Timeline

543–550Vatapi · KarnatakaPulakeshin I broke free from early Kadamba influence, establishing an independent kingdom in the central Deccan, carving caves into sandstone cliffs and building a capital, proclaiming the name 'Chalukya' and divine kingship through inscriptions.
550–566Deccan Plateau · Deccan PlateauPulakeshin I continued campaigning against neighboring tribes and local polities, expanding Chalukya territory, perfecting administrative and tribute systems, and by his death in 566 passing a solid foundation to his successor.

Sources

Aihole Inscription of Pulakeshin II (context for dynasty founding)
Romila Thapar, The Penguin History of Early India — Romila Thapar (2002)