Pulikeshi II (Immadi Pulikeshi, 610–642 CE) is the most famous ruler of the Chalukya dynasty. In his reign the Chalukyas of Badami saw their kingdom extend over most of the Deccan. ==Early life and accession== Ereya, who assumed the name Pulikeshi on his coronation, was born to the Chalukya king Kirtivarman I. When Kirtivarma died in 597, Ereya ...