Nayakas of Keladi, also known as Nayakas of Bednore and Ikkeri Nayakas, were an Indian dynasty based in Keladi in present-day Shimoga district of Karnataka, India. They were an important ruling dynast
Greatest Extent Of Keladi Kingdom during the reign of Shivappa Nayaka.
Gandaberunda sculpted on roof, Rameshwara temple, Keladi
Shivappa Nayaka's palace, Shivamogga, Karnataka
Front view of darbar hall of the Shivappa Nayaka palace
Keladi Chennamma was queen regnant of the Keladi Nayaka Kingdom also called 'Ikkeri Nayakas' in Karnataka between 1672 and 1697.
Nayakas of Keladi
…after his association with a dancer named Kalavati. Bharame Mavuta, a relative of Kalavati slow poisoned the king which eventually led to his death. Keladi Chennamma (1672–1697) She was an able ruler who some scholars claim was allied with the Maratha Shivaji and later his son Sambhaji to defeat all rival claimants…
Ganapathi & Keladi Chennamma Statue