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The defeat of Pulikesin II, the Chalukhya, byMahamalla Pallava at Badami, 642 A. D. illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c. 1910 (litho)
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The defeat of Pulikesin II, the Chalukhya, byMahamalla Pallava at Badami, 642 A. D. illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c. 1910 (litho)
STC357950 The defeat of Pulikesin II, the Chalukhya, byMahamalla Pallava at Badami, 642 A.D. illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, c.1910 (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: In the second century a Western Asian tribe, the Pallavas established itself as the ruling race in the East and South of India; The Chalukhyan king Pulikesin II (609-642) inflicted many defeats on them but Narasimhavarman, or Mahamalla Pallava (ruled 630-668), an important ruler, overthrew him in 642, and for a short time the Pallavas were supreme in the Chalukhyan dominions; ); The Stapleton Collection
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This lithograph, titled "The defeat of Pulikesin II, the Chalukhya, by Mahamalla Pallava at Badami, 642 A. D" takes us back to a significant moment in Indian history. Created by Robert Ambrose Dudley in 1910 for Hutchinson's History of the Nations, this illustration vividly portrays a pivotal battle between two powerful dynasties. In the early centuries AD, the Pallavas emerged as dominant rulers in East and South India. However, their reign was challenged by Pulikesin II of the Chalukhya dynasty. Known for his military prowess, Pulikesin inflicted several defeats on the Pallavas until he faced his ultimate downfall. Here we witness an intense confrontation on a grand scale. The scene is filled with elephants marching forward majestically alongside chariots and cavalry units charging into battle. Royal figures adorned in turbans lead their armies with bows and spears raised high. Amidst this chaos of war, arrows fly through the air while horses gallop fiercely across the battlefield. It is a clash between two mighty forces fighting for supremacy over vast territories. Mahamalla Pallava emerges victorious as he overthrows Pulikesin II in 642 A. D. , temporarily establishing Pallava dominance over Chalukhyan lands. Dudley's intricate engraving skillfully captures both the ferocity and grandeur of this historic event. This print serves as a testament to not only India's rich past but also to humanity's eternal struggle for power and conquest.
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