 The Chalukya dynasty ( [ tʃaːɭukjə ] ) was an Indian royal dynasty that ruled large parts of southern and central India between the 6th and the 12th centuries . During this period , they ruled as three related yet individual dynasties . The earliest dynasty , known as the " Badami Chalukyas " , ruled from Vatapi ( modern Badami ) from the middle of the 6th century until 753. Unterscheidung zwischen Chalukya und Chalukya-Badami. Inhaltsverzeichnis. 1.1. Könige von Badami. 1.2. Könige von Badami. 1.3. Könige