The Chalukyas were lovers of literature. Explain with examples.

The Chalukyas patronized literature. They developed their state language, Kannada as well as Sanskrit. Though there are no literary works produced in Kannada at this time, there are many inscriptions written in Kannada. During this period, the tripadi form of poetry came into existence. One of the poems in the inscription of Kappe Arabhatta of Badami is in tripadi form. The Sanskrit scholars of this time are Ravikirti, Vijjika and Akalanka.