Vikramaditya VI Captures Kanchi from the Cholas

1089

Western Chalukya forces under Vikramaditya VI stormed the ancient Pallava capital of Kanchi, wresting it from Chola control and holding it for several years. The capture of this sacred city - seat of temples, learning, and dynastic prestige - was both military triumph and symbolic assertion: the Chalukyas were no longer defensive players in the Deccan's power game but aggressors capable of striking deep into Tamil heartland.