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2 unusual facts about Hoysala Empire


Origin of the Kingdom of Mysore

According to this theory, when the Hoysala Empire succumbed to the Mogul invasion in 1327 (and the capital Halebidu was sacked), the Hoysala family withdrew to the Tonnur region (modern Tondanur near Melkote in modern Mandya district) and continued to rule from there as petty chieftains under the Vijayanagara Empire.

Ruvari Malithamma

Ruvari Malithamma was a famous architect and sculptor in the 12th century who made many important contributions to temples built by the Hoysala Empire in Karnataka state, India.


Balligavi

The Kedareshwara matha belonging to the Kalamukha Shaivas and the Kodiya matha was well known and had the patronage of the Hoysala emperors, marking the place as one of religious activity.

Veera Ballala III

Veera Ballala III (r.1291–1343) was the last great king of the Hoysala Empire that ruled over what is now the South Indian state of Karnataka.


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