Akkadevi (1010 CE- 1064 CE) was a Kalyani Chalukya princess who governed parts of present-day Karnataka in the 11th century CE. She was a governor of an area known as Kishukadu, situated in the present-day districts of Bidar, Bagalkot, and Vijayapura in the state.
Akkadevi was the sister of Jayasimha II (1015-1042), the Kalyani Chalukya ruler. There were many Chalukya dynasties. Of them, the four most important were: the Chalukyas of Badami or Vatapi (also known as early western Chalukyas), the Chalukyas of Vengi (also known as eastern Chalukyas), the Chalukyas of Kalyani (also known as western Chalukyas) and the Chalukyas of Gujarat.
The Chalukyas of Kalyani ruled from 957 to 1200.
Akkadevi had supressed many rebellions displaying great valour and courage which led her to be called Bhairavi.
Early this year two gold coins of Akkadevi were found near Madugula village in the Mahbubnagar district of Telangana.
Akkadevi was also called Gunadabedangi translated as “Beauty of Virtues”.
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