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Calukya dynasty

 
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Either of two ancient Indian dynasties. The Western Calukyas ruled as emperors in the Deccan (peninsular India) from AD 543 to 757 and again from c. 975 to c. 1189. The Eastern Calukyas ruled in Vengi (present-day eastern Andhra Pradesh) from c. 624 to c. 1070. The most significant ruling family of the Deccan in the 5th and 6th centuries, they controlled both coasts and the major river valleys.

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