Tailapa II

MedievalEmperorIndia957 — 997

Founder of Western Chalukya dynasty.

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Quick Facts

Born

957

Died

997

Country

India

Era

Medieval

Occupation

Emperor

Score Overview

Military (10%)75

Political (20%)54

Influence (20%)61

Legacy (20%)52

Leadership (15%)72

Strategy (15%)58

Total Score60.4

Tailapa II — Complete Timeline

973 AD

Founding of the Western Chalukya DynastyPolitical Action◆ Major

Tailapa II overthrew the Rashtrakuta ruler Karka II and established the Western Chalukya dynasty. This marked the end of Rashtrakuta rule in the Deccan and the beginning of a new Chalukya era.

Impact: regional

995 AD

Defeat of the Paramara King MunjaWar◆ Major

Tailapa II defeated and captured the Paramara king Munja of Malwa. This victory consolidated Western Chalukya control over the northern Deccan and established their military reputation.

Impact: regional