Tag: history

The districts of Belagavi division have played a prominent role in the Indian freedom movement. Rani Chennamma of Kittur fought against the British in 1824 CE. This is a historical incident. Sangolli Rayannas struggle is an unforgettable one.

Aparampara and Kalyanaswamy were two monks who led the revolts between the years 1835 and 1837. They are the two outstanding sons of Kodagu.

The coastal area of Karnataka is called Tulunadu. Alupa Dynasty ruled over Tulunadu that includes the present Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts from 7th century to 14th century. Udyavara, Banavasi, Huncha and Mangalapura were the capitals of Alupas at different times. Many Palegaras ruled Tulunadu. Puttiges Choutas, Bangawadis Bangaru, Karkalas Byravaru and Kasaragodus Kumble Kings are well known.

 After the decline of Vijayanagara the Bedanayaka paleyagars became dominant in Hyderabad-Karnataka. They were brave warriors. After 1800, they revolted against the British several times.

In ancient times, the part of coastal Karnataka was called Tulunadu. It comprised more or less, the present Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts.  The British rule in coastal region commenced from the beginning of the 19th century. The coastal region was then called Canara district. Later the Canara district was divided into North Canara (northern part) and South Canara (southern part) districts.

Most of the rulers of Tulunadu were Jains. Others followed Buddhism, Jainism, Hinduism, Veerasaivism, Natha Pantha, Islam and Christianity. The two popular forms of worship in Tulunadu are the Naga and Bhuta worships.

The coastal area of Karnataka is called Tulunadu. Alupa Dynasty ruled over Tulunadu that includes the present Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts from 7th century to 14th century. Udyavara, Banavasi, Huncha and Mangalapura were the capitals of Alupas at different times. 

In ancient times, the part of coastal Karnataka was called Tulunadu. It comprised more or less, the present Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. Kambula (Kambala), cockfight,and chenne are some of the folksports and games. Yakshagana and Talamaddale are the famous ancient arts of Tulunadu.

 In ancient times, the part of coastal Karnataka was called Tulunadu. It comprised more or less, the present Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, the people of Tulunadu actively participated in the freedom struggle. The foremost among the freedom fighters were Karnad Sadashiva Rao and Attavara Yellappa.

Most of the rulers of Tulunadu were Jains. Others followed Buddhism, Jainism, Hinduism, Veerasaivism, Natha Pantha, Islam and Christianity. The two popular forms of worship in Tulunadu are the Naga and Bhuta worships.