Graves of Chalukyan Kings Unearthed in Karnataka

Graves of Chalukyan rulers have been found in a village temple near Huligemmanakolla in Pattadakal of Bagalkot district. This temple has 11 smaller temple-like structures which are nothing but the graves of the family members of the Chalukyan kings.

Chalukyan Architechture

  • The Chalukyan kings were famous for building gigantic temples with intricate architecture in places such as Aihole, Badami and Pattadakal in Bagalkot district.
  • Built between the sixth and eighth centuries, these monuments are a good example of the Vesara style of architecture. This is also called the Deccan style or Karnataka Dravida or Chalukyan style. It is a combination of ....
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