Important Dynasties in The South

Important Dynasties in The SouthChalukyas— Pulkeshin I was the founder of this dynasty. He made Kanchi or Modern Badami his capital. His grandson Pulkeshin II (609–642) was the most distinguished ruler of this dynasty. He measured swords with king Harsha and defeated him on the bank of the Narmada.Cholas—Parantoka I was the founder of this dynasty in 947. Chola rule reached its high water mark of