Kirtivarman II

Kirtivarman II also known as Rahappa (reigned 746 – 753 CE) was the last ruler in the Badami Chalukya dynasty.

His reign was continuously troubled by the growing power of the Rashtrakutas and Pandyas and finally succumbed to them.

Kirtivarman II was plagued by intense outside pressure: by the Pandays under Rajasimha in the south, and Rashtrakutas under Dantidurga in the north.

In 750 CE, the Chalukyas conceded their southern provinces to Rajasimha in a huge defeat at Veṇbai.

The young prince narrowly escaped a grim fate at Vātāpi (Badami) by fleeing south.