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The distance between Mudimanikyam in Telangana and Badami in Karnataka is nearly 500 km.
But a recent discovery shows that the village of Mudimanikyam on the banks of river Krishna was part of the kingdom ruled by Badami Chalukyas.
And long after the demise of the kingdom that ruled the present-day Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, the area continued to have a thriving community that prayed to Hindu gods Vishnu and Shiva.
While the Jogulamba temples at Alampur and the submerged Yeleswaram sites were the furthest reach of Chalukya Badami kingdom, this new information expands the historical extent of that realm.
Mudimanikyam
Mudimanikyam is a village in stateof Telangana.
Badami Chalukyas
The Badami Chalukyas, also known as the Early Chalukyas.
This were a dynasty that ruled parts of southern and central India from the 6th to the 8th centuries CE.
They were one of the most important empires in the history of South India, known for their contributions to art, architecture, and literature.
The Badami Chalukyas rose to power in the mid-6th century CE, establishing their capital at Badami (present-day Bagalkot district, Karnataka).
Their founder, Pulakeshin I, consolidated their power and laid the foundation for the empire's expansion.
Reign of Pulakeshin II:
The reign of Pulakeshin II, also known as Vikramaditya II, marked the golden age of the Badami Chalukya empire.
He emerged as a powerful ruler, defeating the Pallavas of Kanchipuram in the Battle of Vatapi in 642 CE.
This victory established the Chalukyas as a dominant force in South India and earned Pulakeshin II the title of "Parameshwara" (supreme lord).
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