Western Chalukya Empire
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The Western Chalukya Empire ruled most of the western Deccan, South India, between the 10th and 12th centuries. This Kannada dynasty is sometimes called the Kalyani Chalukya after its regal capital at
Old Kannada inscription dated 1028 AD from the rule of King Jayasimha II at the Praneshvara temple in Talagunda, Shivamogga district
Old Kannada inscription dated 1057 AD of King Someshvara I at Kalleshwara Temple, Hire Hadagali in Bellary district
Mahadeva Temple at Itagi in Koppal district, Karnataka
Western Chalukyas of Kalyana, coin of King Somesvara I Trailokyamalla (1043-1068). Temple façade / Ornate floral ornament.
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.
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