Between the 4th and 8th centuries AD the central Deccan was rules by the Chalukyan Empire and the town of Badami was its capital. Later several Hindu and Muslim kingdoms ruled the region and they where all inspired by the Chalukyan's Dravidian temples and rock-cut caves when they constructed their own ones. There are numerous cave temples in Badami and they are all hewn in the red sandstone hills and interconnected with flights of steps. There are also several rock-hewn artificial lakes. The Agastyatirtha tank was constructed in the 5th century.
Not far from Badami are the interesting towns of Aihole and Pattakadal, where more Chalukyan temples can be seen. Accommodation is available in Badami, as well as several restaurants. Badami is 1390 km south of Delhi.
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