Among the kalyani chalukyas the title of jagadeka malla was held by
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The title of Jagadeka Malla II was held by the ninth Kalyani Chalukya king.
Chalukya Dynasty
The Chalukya dynasty ruled the central and southern parts of India, from the sixth century to the twelfth century.
Kalyani Chalukyas
The kings who ruled the western part of the kingdom namely western Deccan, South India were called the western Chalukyas or Kalyani Chalukyas.
The Chalukya dynasty was taken over by the Rashtrakutas around the 8th century and the Kalyani Chalukyas regained power and ruled between 10 and 12th centuries.
Their capital was Kalyani ( Modern name Basavakalyan) and hence got their name.
Jagadeka Malla II(1139-1149 A.D)
- He was the ninth Chalukya king after Someshvara III.
- He was followed by Tailapa-III
- He wrote a work on music named Sangithachudamani.
The ninth Chalukya King was found to be the holder of the title, Jagadhekamalla. He had ruled the Western Chalukya dynasty from 1138 to 1151. He was the successor of the Someshvara III who ruled the empire from 1126 to 1138.
The period of Jagadhegamalla II was found to be the period of downfall of the Chalukya Empire. Vengi, a most prominent region of the Chalukya Dynasty had gone from their hand during the rule of Jagadhegamalla II.
Despite the loss of Vengi, Jegadhegamalla II controlled the Hoysalas and Seuna, the other two important regions of the Dynasty in a well manner. Apart from the conquest and battles, Jagadhekamalla II was himself a merited scholar who encouraged the art and science in his rule.