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Aihole It was once capital of the early Chalukyan dynasty. Aihole is a historical town situated on the banks of Malaprabha River in Bagalkot district. Badami, One of the many historic towns in Karnataka is located at the northern part of the State. Known for Vesara Style of architecture … Read more
The Hoyasalas Hoysala dynasty, family that ruled in India from about 1006 to about 1346 CE in the southern Deccan and for a time in the Kaveri (Cauvery) River valley. The first kings came from the hills northwest of Dorasamudra (present-day Halebid), which became their capital about 1060. With their hardy hill-dwelling, Kannada-speaking followers, they … Read more
Vesara Style of Architecture The Vesara style of architecture is a fusion of the Dravidian and Nagara styles of architecture. It is found in the Deccan region of India, and is characterized by its use of both Dravidian and Nagara elements. The Vesara style of architecture developed in the 11th century, and reached its peak … Read more