The Hoysala Kingdom was a prominent South Indian dynasty that ruled most of what is now Karnataka, as well as parts of Tamil Nadu and southwestern Telangana, between the 11th and 14th centuries CE. Th
Sala fighting a tiger, the emblem of the Hoysala Empire, at the Chennakeshava Temple, Belur
Garuda pillar hero stone (virgal) at Halebidu with old Kannada inscription of about 1220 CE.
Chennakesava Temple, Somanathapura, built 1268 CE.
Old Kannada inscription dated to 1182 of King Veera Ballala II at Akkana Basadi, Shravanabelagola.
The Western Chalukya Empire ruled most of the western Deccan, South India, between the 10th and 12th centuries. This Kannada dynasty is sometimes called the Kalyani Chalukya after its regal capital at
Hoysala Kingdom
…Government Monarchy King • 950–960 Arekalla • 1343–1346 Veera Ballala IV History • Established 950 • Disestablished 1346 Preceded by Succeeded by Western Chalukya Empire Vijayanagara Empire The Hoysala Kingdom was a prominent South Indian dynasty that ruled most of what is now Karnataka, as well as parts of Tamil Nadu…
Old Kannada inscription dated 1028 AD from the rule of King Jayasimha II at the Praneshvara temple in Talagunda, Shivamogga district
Old Kannada inscription dated 1057 AD of King Someshvara I at Kalleshwara Temple, Hire Hadagali in Bellary district
Mahadeva Temple at Itagi in Koppal district, Karnataka
Western Chalukyas of Kalyana, coin of King Somesvara I Trailokyamalla (1043-1068). Temple façade / Ornate floral ornament.