Who were the Chalukyas and the Pallavas?

The Chalukyas and the Pallavas were major kingdoms that ruled much of South India. The Pallavas had established their capital at Kanchipuram in the Kaveri Delta, while the Chalukyas had their capital at the Raichur Doab located between the Krishna and Tungabhadra rivers.

For further reading check the following articles:

• Chalukya Dynasty
• Rashtrakuta Dynasty
• Pallava Society and Architecture