Pallava-Chalukya Wars

642 CE · military

The Pallava and Chalukya dynasties engaged in a long-lasting struggle for regional supremacy in southern India around the mid-7th century (circa 642).

During the campaigns of this period, attacks on the capitals of the two sides and mutual victories are recorded. The Pallava-Chalukya rivalry is regarded as part of a long-running power struggle that influenced the politics, art, and temple architecture of southern India.

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What was Pallava-Chalukya Wars?
The Pallava and Chalukya dynasties engaged in a long-lasting struggle for regional supremacy in southern India around the mid-7th century (circa 642).
When did Pallava-Chalukya Wars happen?
642 CE