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Society of Chalukya
Dynasty
Chalukyas were Brahmanical
Hindus and their priority was
for veidc rites and rituals. But
they also showed respect for
other religions. The society
of this dynasty are classified
into four castes- Brahamanas,
Kshatriyas, Vaishyas and
Sudras.
Brahamanas were priests,
teachers and ministers.
Ksyatriyas were the rulers
and Vaishyas were in trading.
Sudras were into farming and
agriculture. These castes were
classified into sub castes as
well.
The same gotras marriages
were strictly prohibited. During
this dynasty society was highly
against inter caste marriage.
by Chaluyka rulers. The
Pattakadal temples are of
six sub temple in Davidrian
style.The Vishnu temple
carved with the inscription of
Vikramaditya II which shows
us the important pictures of
Chalukya dynasty and the
temple was built by Magalesa.
The two cave temples of
Aihole are dedicated to Lord
Shiva with rock cut lingas
in them. You can see the
Ellora temples which are also
dedicated to Lord Shiva with
Mahesa, Linga and Nandi
sculptures.
Ladkhan temple is full of
Chalukyan art. The temple
is low and flat built which is
of rare kind. The walls of the
temple are made of stone
slabs. The windows are
carved with the river goddess
Ganga, Jammuna and
Gomati.
Army of Chalukyas
The army of Chalukyas was
powerful with elephant unit
and strong navy. Hundreds
of elephants were part of
Chalukyas army. The taxes
that incurred were termed as
Herjunka, Kirukula, Bilkode
and Pannaya.
When Pulakeshin II was
ruling, there were 100 ships
under his control and a small
standing army.
The kingdoms and the kings
of India were great who gave
us the present culture and
traditions. The technology,
human development are
all part of the important
dynasties.
During Chalukyas dynasty, the
people followed and performed
the sacrifices like Asvamedha,
Vajapeya.
Art and Architecture of
Chalukya Dynasty
The rulers of the dynasty were
highly interested in temples.
As they were the followers
of Hinduism, they built many
temples. The historical temples
in Bijapur are constructed in the
time of Chalukya dynasty.
The stone Vishnu temples
at Badami and Aihole, Shiva
temple at Pattadakal were
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