Someshvara I
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Someshvara I was a king of the Western Chalukyas. Also known as "Ahavamalla" or "Trilokamalla", Someshvara succeeded his father Jayasimha II to the throne.
Western Chalukyas of Kalyana, coin of King Somesvara I Trailokyamalla (1043-1068). Temple façade / Ornate floral ornament.
Amrtesvara Temple in Annigeri was built in the Dharwad district by Someshvara I in 1050 CE with dravida articulation. This was the first temple made entirely of soapstone
Kalleshwara Temple, Hire Hadagali built in 1057 CE by the Prime Minister to Someshvara I
Old Kannada inscription (1053 CE) from Kelawadi of Western Chalukya king Someshvara I
Virarajendra
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Virarajendra Chola was a Chola emperor. A son of Rajendra I, he spent a majority of his life as a subordinate to two of his elder brothers, Rajadhiraja I and Rajendra II. During his early reign, he fo
Gold Kahavanu of Virarajendra 11th century
The Krishna River. the site of several Battles during the Chola-Chalukya Wars.
Chola-era Buddha Sculpture found in Kanchipuram. currently held in Government Museum, Chennai.
Aerial view of the Venkatesa Perumal Temple in Thirumukkudal (near Kanchipuram), a temple built by Veerendra in 1069 C.E. The temple also Included a Hospital and Vedic schools.