What is "chalukya"

Several dynasties named "Chalukya" ruled in present-day India at various times. The oldest of these were the Chalukyas of Vatapi or Badami (c. 6th-8th century CE). Other Chalukya dynasties include:

• Chalukyas of Vemulavada (c. 7th-10th century CE), vassals of the Rashtrakutas
• Chalukyas of Vengi (c. 7th-12th century CE), also known as the Eastern Chalukyas
• Chalukyas of Kalyani (c. 10th-12th century CE), also known as the Western Chalukyas
• Chalukyas of Gujarat (c. 10th-13th century CE), also known as Solankis
• Chalukyas of Lata (c. 10th-11th century CE)