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Archaeological sites in Karnataka

Archaeological sites in Karnataka Archaeological sites in Karnataka are the representatives of some of the finest architecture of ancient era. Various dynasties that ruled over the region have left their cultural imprints through various exquisite monuments. These have been well preserved and in some cases restored by the Archaeological Survey of India. Inscriptions have also … Read more

Karnataka Major cities and tourist places

    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

Archeological sites of Andhra Pradesh

Archeological sites of Andhra Pradesh Bavikonda Bavikonda Buddhist Complex lies about 16 km from Visakhapatnam, in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh, on a hill about 130 metres above mean sea level. The term Bavikonda in Telugu means a hill of wells. As per its name, Bavikonda is a hill which has wells for the … Read more

Chalukyas

The Chalukya dynasty was an Indian royal dynasty that ruled large parts of southern and central India between the 6th and the 12th centuries. During this period, they ruled as three related yet individual dynasties. The earliest dynasty, known as the “Badami Chalukyas”, ruled from Vatapi (modern Badami) from the middle of the 6th century. … Read more

Vijaynagar

 Vijayanagara empire and their contribution to art, literature and culture –  socio-economic conditions, administration, fall of Vijayanagar empire  The Vijayanagara Empire, an important South Indian empire was founded by Harihara Raya I and his brother Bukka Raya I. The capital of the empire was Vijayanagara, present days Hampi in Karnataka. The empire ruled from 1336 … Read more

Vesara Style of architecture

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

Post-Mauryan Trends in Indian Art and Architecture part 1

Post-Mauryan Trends in Indian Art and Architecture  Part I The Mauryan Empire was a vast and powerful empire that ruled over much of the Indian subcontinent from the 4th to the 2nd centuries BCE. The Mauryans were patrons of the arts and sciences, and their reign saw a flowering of Indian culture. After the fall … Read more