Dravidian, the common ancestor of all Dravidian languages, around the 3rd Century BC. Both languages have shared political ...

Unearthed hero stones and inscriptions in Nagamangala reveal historical significance of Mandya district, discovered by local ...

An introvert by nature, I find solace in the electrifying world of sports. As a die-hard Real Madrid supporter, I firmly ...

“Anyone feeling late stage empire vibes?” Mr. Musk once asked on X. The United States, JD Vance has said, is “in a late-republican period,” referring to the era in which Rome transitioned ...

One of the most distinguished rulers of the Hoysala Empire, Veera Ballala II, who reigned between 1173 and 1220 CE, is credited with constructing the grand Amriteshwara Temple in Amruthapura, located ...

Velapuri (Belur) was the early capital of the Hoysala Empire in the 11th-century, before they built Dwarasamudra (Halebeedu). The historic Channakeshava temple in Belur is dedicated to Lord Vishnu and ...

This architectural marvel is situated in Halebidu, once the capital of the illustrious Hoysala Empire. The temple’s construction commenced in 1121 CE, culminating in its completion in 1160 CE ...

However, the magic of the Hoysala artisans was not limited to merely three places but found expression in almost every village that lay within their empire. Here are a few examples ...

Reportedly, the name originated from an 11th-century incident involving Hoysala king Veera Ballala II ... In 1537, feudal ruler Kempe Gowda, under the Vijayanagara Empire, constructed a mud fort, ...

This erstwhile capital of the Hoysala empire is also home to Kedareshwara Temple and Jain temples that are equally rich in sculptural detail. This town, too, suffered the attacks of Muslim rulers ...

RL: And then it all came to an end, and not because of Hoysala conquests. The Chola empire came to an end because of tax evasion. When I read that, I was reminded of Al Capone, who was arrested for ...