The document summarizes the important dynasties that ruled parts of central and southern India between the 6th-14th centuries CE and developed the Vesara style of architecture. It discusses the Chalukyas of Badami and Kalyani who ruled parts of Karnataka between 543-1180 CE. It also outlines the Rashtrakutas who ruled from Ellora between 753-973 CE and the Western Chalukyas and Hoysalas who subsequently ruled parts of Karnataka until 1343 CE. Examples of important temples from each dynasty are provided.
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1. Vesara
• The Central Indian or Vesara :
– Mixed or hybrid style of the Deccan (6-9th centuries)
– Was still in experimental stage when both other styles were at climax (10-11th century)
– From 10-13th centuries Vesara developed in Deccan (now Maharashtra and Karnataka)
and Andhra Pradesh
2. • Chalukyas
• Ruled from Badami (Karnataka) around 543-753
• North and central Karnataka (Chalukyas)
• South Karnataka (Hoysalas)
• Hyderabad, Warangal (Kakatiya)
• Egs. Pattadakal, Aihole, Badami
• Rashtrakutas
• Ruled from Gulbarga district (Karnataka) from 753-973
• Egs. Kailashnath temple, Ellora
• Rock cut caves of Ellora and Elephanta
• Western Chalukyas
• Later or Kalyani Chalukyas (Karnataka)ruled from 973-1180
• Formed a conceptual link between Badami Chalukyas and Hoysalas of 13th century
• Hoysalas
• Ruled from Belur / Halebidu (Karnataka) from 1100-1343
• Egs. Keshava temple in Somnathpura, Chennakeshava temple in Belur
Some important dynasties