The Chalukyas of Saurashtra ruled the southern Kathiawar peninsula in western India as Gurjara vassals, from the city of Una (in modern-day Junagadh).
[1] Only two copper plate inscriptions exist as the sources for the dynasty, both in Una.
[1] The first king of the dynasty was Kalla who ruled during the late eighth century.
Vahukadhavala defeated Dharma (Dharmapala, king of Bengal) and the Karnata army (Rashtrakutas).
This showed that the empire had been declining and the emperor had lost control over the outlying provinces.