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

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Introduction

Chalukyas of Badami rose to power after Satavahana dynasty in the Deccan region of India.

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Chalukyas of Badami rose to power after Satavahana dynasty in the Deccan region of India.

Contributions of Chalukyas of Badami:

A. Architectural development:

1Badami caves developed with early Brahmanical sculptures. eg; Vishnu Varaha avatar relief Bhodeari.

2Structural temples developed. eg; Lad Khen Temple, Pattadakal temple.

3Early Dravidian architecture developed eg; Virupaksha Temple.

4Religious development:

1Brahmanical Hinduism promoted eg; Vishnu worship of Vaishnava & Avatars popularized --Worship of Shivism also present. eg; Shiva temple Kailashnatha

2Baddhism patronised -> grant for development of Chaityas, Viharas, etc.

3Buddhistic Devi Haravae, Ujjayos prominent.

IV) Language and literacy development:

1Sanskrit language promoted eg; Sidheli inscriptions.

2Nasuya decyplasuram, Tevarun consolidation.

1Brahmamandal Hinduism promoted eg; Worship worship of Vishnu & Avatars popularized --worship of Shivism also present. eg; Shiva temple Kailashnatha

2Buddhism patronised -> grant for development of Chaityas, Viharas, etc.

3Buddhist sacred havanae, Ujjayos prominent.

IV) Language and literary development:

1Sanskrit language promoted eg; Sitheli inscriptions.

2Nasuya discyplasurdum, Tevarun consolidation.

Dynastic form and go, but Chalukyas elevated knowledge, spread culture and uplifted cultural traditions of ancient India.

— SURAMYA SHARMA · AIR 359

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Map showing Chalukyas of Badami influenced territory with annotation 'Chalukyas of Badami influence'

Good categorization of contributions into architecture, religion, and language
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Addressed multiple religious traditions patronized

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SURAMYA SHARMA

AIR 3592025

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

Dynastic Art and Architecture

Chalukya Dynasty Architecture and Culture

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