The inscriptions are dated 1129 CE, 1130 CE, and 1132 CE during the reign of Emperor Someswara-III Bhulokamalladeva of the Kalyana Chalukya dynasty.
- The first inscription details the construction of the Bijjeswara temple and donations made by a local village chief.
- The second and third inscriptions record donations made to the temple.
About Kalyana Chalukya (Later/western Chalukyas)
- Later Chalukyas are considered descendants of the Chalukyas of Badami. Taila II was the first king. He defeated Rajaraja Chola in 992 A.D
- They ruled the Deccan region from 973-1180 AD. Kalyan (Bidar district in Karnataka) was their capital.
Art and Culture
- Architecture
- Major Temples: Kasi Vishveshvara at Lakkundi, Mallikarjuna at Kuruvatii, Kalleshwara temple at Bagali and Mahádeva at Itagi.
- Stepped wells: Kalyana Chalukya also known for ornate stepped wells (Pushkarni) which functioned as ritual bathing places. e.g., Manikesvara Temple in Lakkundi.
- Literature:
- Sanskrit and Kannada literature flourished during this period.
- The literary luminaries of Kannada during this period were Pampa, Ranna, Durgasimha, Nagavarma etc.
- Religion:
- Various sects of Saivism, which were prevalent during this period such as Pashupata, Lakulisa & Kalamukha .
- The period also marked the advent of a new social & religious movement under the leadership of Basavanna.
