Religion and Patronage Under the Chalukyas of Kalyani

The Chalukyas of Kalyani demonstrated a syncretic approach to governance by patronizing multiple religious traditions, including Buddhism, Vaishnavism, Jainism, and Shaivism. This patronage led to the flourishing of temples and architectural marvels such as the Mahadeva Temple in Itagi and the Virupaksha Temple in Pattadakal. The study reveals how the dynasty used religious plurality to establish political power through sacred legitimacy, analyzed through inscriptions, temple architecture, and literary sources.

Shubha. (2024). RELIGION AND PATRONAGE UNDER THE CHALUKYAS OF KALYANI. ShodhKosh: Journal of Visual and Performing Arts, 5(3). https://doi.org/10.29121/shodhkosh.v5.i3.2024.4489