Their influence over coastal Karnataka lasted for about 1000 years.There is evidence that the Alupas followed the law of matrilineal inheritance(Aliyasantana) since the Alupa king Soyideva was succeeded by his nephew Kulasekhara Bankideva(Son of Alupa princess Krishnayitayi and Hoysala Veera Ballala III).
This empire was established by Harihara I and Bukka Raya who many historians claim were commanders of the last Hoysala King Veera Ballala III and the empire prospered for over two centuries.
Though not fully able to overthrow the Westeren Chalukya empire, Vishnuvardhana was able to rise his territory to the dignity of a real kingdom and laid the foundations for the conquests that were to follow by his able successors Veera Ballala II and III.
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Vishnuvardhana worked closely with his elder brother Veera Ballala I in matters of administration and military campaigns.
Veera Ballala | Veera Ballala III | Veera Telangana | Veera Ballala II | Veera Bahu | Daana Veera Soora Karna |
In 1117 C.E, the Hoysala king Veera Ballala II defeated the Cholas in the battle of Talakad which lead to the downfall of the Chola empire.
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.