Expansion
After consolidating his position, Pulikeshi II organized and enlarged his fighting forces. He then embarked upon a series of conquests to expand his dominions. The accounts of Pulikeshi's campaigns are provided in the Aihole inscription dated 634. It was composed by his court poet Ravikirti. The inscription is one of the finest pieces of poetry. Written in Sanskrit language and Hale Kannada script, it is the most important source of information regarding the rule of Pulikeshi II.
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