Chalukyas came to power in the 6th century and ruled mainly over
the Deccan region and there power occasionally extended to the
north. Pulikesin I was the founder of the dynasty. Chalukyas who
ruled from Badami were the Early Chalukyas and they were in
power in northern Karnataka from the 6th century until 757. From
609 to 642, Pulikesin II brought the area of present day
Maharashtra under his rule and conquered nearly the whole of
Deccan. The Early Chalukyas were overthrown by the Chalukyas of
Vengi, eastern Andhra Pradesh, are known as the Eastern
Chalukyas and they ruled from 624 until the 11th century. They
survived the fall of the Early Chalukyas. The one who ruled from
Kalyani, now in Karnataka, are referred as Later Chalukyas or
Western Chalukyas, they rose and ruled from 972 to 1189. The
history of Later Chalukyas was largely one of war with the
Cholas and defense against the incursions of the Turks and Arabs
who were plundering North India. The rule of the Chalukyas ended
in 1190.