This part surveys early temples in Upper Dravidadesa, particularly those of the Calukyas of Badami and the Vengi and the Rastrakutas of Malkhed. Other dynasties discussed are the Alupas, Telugu Codas and Vaidumbas, Gangas, Nolambas, Santaras and the early Hoysalas. Arranged uniformly as Part I, the chapters are lavishly illustrated. Contributors are K.V. Soundara Rajan, Caral Radcliffe Bolon, H. Sarkar & M.A.Dhaky.