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News: A rare inscription dating back to the time of Vikramaditya I of the Badami Chalukya dynasty has been unearthed at Madapura Lake in Nyamati taluk of Davangere district. Vikramaditya I of the Badami Chalukyas.
About Vikramaditya I of the Badami Chalukyas
- He was the son of Pulakeshin II, one of the most illustrious Chalukya rulers.
- He ruled between 654 and 681 AD.
- Highlights of his Rule:
- Period of Instability: After Pulakeshin II’s death, the Chalukya Empire suffered from internal strife and external threats, particularly from the Pallavas, who occupied the Chalukya capital, Vatapi (Badami), for about 13 years.
- Recapture of Vatapi: His most significant achievement was driving the Pallavas out of Vatapi and reclaiming the Chalukya capital, marking a turning point in the Chalukya-Pallava rivalry.
- He consolidated the Chalukya kingdom by plundering Kanchipuram, the Pallava capital.
- Titles: He adopted grand titles such as Maharajadhiraja (“king of great kings”), Satyashraya, Rajadhiraja, and Rana-rasika (“lover of war”), reflecting his military prowess and restored sovereignty.
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