Chalukya-Chola Wars (1040s)

Timeline

1. 1042–1044Vengi · Andhra PradeshIn 1042 Someshvara I moved the capital to Kalyani and assumed the title Trailokyamalla; around 1044 he launched an offensive and briefly controlled Vengi, directly challenging Chola influence along the Andhra coast.
2. 1042–1046Northern Karnataka border · KarnatakaChola forces fought the Chalukya main army in multiple battles at Dannada, Pundur, and Kampili, with both sides winning and losing engagements; the Cholas attempted to advance west into the Kalyani plains, while the Chalukyas repeatedly contested provinces such as Rattamandalam.
3. 1047–1050Tungabhadra-Krishna river basin · Deccan PlateauAfter Rajadhiraja's first large-scale northern expedition was checked in 1047–1048, the two sides entered a brief stalemate; around 1050 the conflict escalated again, building up to the decisive battle of Koppam in 1052–1054.