Difference between Western Chalukyas and Eastern Chalukyas

Western Chalukya Empire: Chalukyas of Kalyani

After the Chalukyas of Badami were destroyed by Dantidurga, they revived after two centuries in around 972-73AD. This was known as Chalukyas of Kalyani and is supposed to have the same genealogy as those of the previous mighty Chalukyas (though this is disputed). This was established by Tailapa-II who was one of the feudatories of the Rastrakuta. For 200 years they remained in conflict with the Cholas and also the eastern Chalukyas of Vengi. The Hoyasala Empire finally destroyed them in 12th century. The empire of Chalukyas of Kalyani is also known as Western Chalukya Empire. This empire has a great contribution in the modern Kannada literature as well as Sanskrit literature.

Eastern Chalukya Empire: Chalukyas of Vengi

The origins of the Chalukyas of Vengi go back to the time of Pulkesin II when he had appointed his brother Kubja Vushnu Vardhana as a Viceroy of Vengi in around 620 AD. This developed as an independent kingdom for a short period and later remained under the control of first Rastrakuta and then Cholas. They contributed to the growth of the Telugu literature.