{"id":1627,"date":"2015-09-01T11:00:15","date_gmt":"2015-09-01T05:30:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goheritagerun.com\/?p=1627"},"modified":"2018-07-09T12:19:07","modified_gmt":"2018-07-09T06:49:07","slug":"reminiscing-great-battle-vatapi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goheritagerun.com\/reminiscing-great-battle-vatapi\/","title":{"rendered":"Reminiscing the Great Battle of Vatapi"},"content":{"rendered":"
However great it might have been, the Battle of Vatapi (present day Badami) has hardly found mention in the history books today. But it is a tale that needs to be told. If one were to visit the little town of Vatapi (Badami today), it would seem to them, like one of those southern India towns which are only known for their architectural treasures. But little does one know that this village in Karnataka has been the sole cause, venue and the victim of a brutal bloodshed war, fought between the most influential dynasties of that time. Yet the Battle of Vatapi which has literally shaped the history of this region has hardly found mention in the history books today.<\/p>\n The periods between 500 AD and 750 AD were extremely crucial in the history of India. While the infamous Mauryan Empire took shape in the north, the Southern part of India witnessed conflicts like never before. The two powerful dynasties, the Chalukyas and the Pallavas fought it out at the battle of Vatapi.<\/p>\n This Battle is one of the least talked about events in the Indian History.\u00a0 The relationship between most of the South Indian kingdoms was not particularly cordial. The Deccan regions were continuously witnessing battles and combats between the dominions. The Chalukyas rose as an influential dynasty and ruled over the Deccan region from 5th-8th and 10th-12th century. Its first ruler was Pulakesin 1 who also founded the city of Vatapi which was also made the capital. The kingdom was further expanded by his sons towards the north by waging many triumphant wars against the Konkans and the Mauryans.<\/p>\n The Battle of Vatapi has a lot of interesting angles to it. The main fight was for the fertile land around Cauvery that would prove the most profitable. The Pallavas who at the time, were ruling over Karnataka rose to be the sworn enemies of the Chalukyas, who were busy fighting other wars. Pulakesin 2, descendant of Pulakesin 1 ruled from AD 609-642, already had laurels of defeating a Pallava Emperor Mahendravarman in 610 AD. But it was only after a few years in 642 AD, that the Pallavas seeked revenge. King Narsimhva attacked the city of Vatapi and thus began a ferocious battle.<\/p>\n
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