Chalukya

noun

Cha·​lu·​kya

ˈchäləkyə

plural Chalukya or Chalukyas

: either of two dynasties of Central India: Early Chalukya, 6th century to a.d. 753, and Later Chalukya, a.d. 973 to the 11th century

Word History

Etymology

Sanskrit Cālukya

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