Vakpati Munja
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Munja, also known as Vakpati II, was an Indian ruler from the Paramara dynasty, who ruled the Kingdom of Malwa. He is known for consolidating the Malwa kingdom, for patronising poets and scholars and
Munja Talao or Munj Talab, a pond in Mandu
Tailapa II
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Tailapa II also known as Taila II and by his title Ahavamalla, was the founder of the Western Chalukya Empire in peninsular India. Tailapa claimed descent from the earlier imperial Chalukyas of Vatapi
Vakpati Munja
…and the ruler of Gurjara region (possibly a Chaulukya or Pratihara ruler). He also achieved some early successes against the Western Chalukya king Tailapa II, but was ultimately defeated and killed by Tailapa some time between 994 CE and 998 CE. Munja succeeded Siyaka as the Paramara king, ascending the…
Old Kannada inscription dated c. 991 of Tailapa II
Vishnu image inside cave number 3 in Badami