46-637: Mudgal is a Municipal town in Lingsugur taluk, Raichur district in the Indian state of Karnataka . Mudgal is about 10 miles south-west of Lingsugur. Mudgal has several inscriptions belonging to the Seuna Yadavas of Devagiri . It is known for its historical heritage and communal harmony. The main attractions here are the remnants of the Mudgal fort and an ancient Roman Catholic church built by
92-906: A Kannada inscription on the victory pillar at the Kailasanatha Temple. Kirtivarman II was the last Badami Chalukya king, overthrown in 753 by the Rashtrakuta King Dantidurga . The Western Chalukya dynasty is sometimes called the Kalyani Chalukyas , after its regal capital at Kalyani (today's Basavakalyan in Karnataka) or the Later Chalukya from its theoretical relationship to the sixth-century Badami Chalukyas. The Western Chalukyas ( Kannada : ಪಶ್ಚಿಮ ಚಾಲುಕ್ಯ ಸಾಮ್ರಾಜ್ಯ ) developed an architectural style (also called Gadag style) known today as
138-795: A result Mudgal and Lingsugur will be connected via rail. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad is nearest International Airport from Mudgal and Gulbarga Airport in Gulbarga is the nearest Domestic Airport from Mudgal Lingsugur Too Many Requests If you report this error to the Wikimedia System Administrators, please include the details below. Request from 172.68.168.150 via cp1114 cp1114, Varnish XID 936971065 Upstream caches: cp1114 int Error: 429, Too Many Requests at Thu, 28 Nov 2024 08:37:41 GMT North Karnataka North Karnataka ( kannada : ಉತ್ತರ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ Transliteration: Uttara Karnataka )
184-865: A transitional style, an architectural link between the early Chalukya dynasty and the later Hoysala empire . The Chalukyas built some of the earliest Hindu temples in India. The best-known examples are the Mahadeva Temple (Itagi) in the Koppal District; the Kasivisvesvara Temple at Lakkundi in the Gadag District and the Mallikarjuna Temple at Kuruvatti and the Kallesvara Temple at Bagali , both in
230-687: A way that the walls of caves are not facing northwest, so the northwest monsoon does not affect them. These rock shelters are found at Kurugodu in Bellary district , Hampi in Vijayanagara district and Hire Benakal , near Gangavati in the Koppal district . Burial chambers using granite slabs (known as dolmens ) are also found; the best examples are the dolmens of Hire Benakal and Kumati in Hadagali Taluk. Vibhuthihalli at Shahapur Taluk in
276-454: A wide moat, which is filled with water. The width of the moat varies, being as much as 50 yards at several places. Behind the moat, there is a scarp with a row of bastions and after that, a narrow covered passage and adjoining it the counter scarp with very massive bastions. From the arrangement of the existing fort, it is apparent that the fort was rebuilt after the invention of guns. The courses of masonry at several places are of Hindu style, but
322-780: Is a geographical region in Deccan plateau from 300 to 730 metres (980 to 2,400 ft) elevation that constitutes the region of the Karnataka state in India and the region consists of 13 districts. It is drained by the Krishna River and its tributaries the Bhima , Ghataprabha , Malaprabha , and Tungabhadra . North Karnataka lies within the Deccan thorn scrub forests ecoregion , which extends north into eastern Maharashtra . North Karnataka consists of total 13 districts and comprises
368-454: Is a land of monuments; perhaps no other city except Delhi has as many monuments as Bijapur . The region of North Karnataka, especially Belgaum , Dharwad and parts of Bagalkot , Bijapur and Gulbarga districts came under the influence of Shivaji and subsequently the Peshwas . As early as 1680s, many Marathi communities including Marathas and Marathi Brahmin started settling in
414-431: Is a sculptural Garden located near NH-4 Pune-Bangalore road, Gotagodi Village, Shiggaon Taluk, Haveri District, Karnataka. Utsav Rock Garden is an sculptural garden representing contemporary art and rural culture. A typical village is created where men and women are involved in their daily household activities. A unique picnic spot which delights common people, educated and intellectuals. There are more than 1000 sculptures in
460-437: Is highly reverered due to its succulent taste owing to fresh feed available to livestock. Many local dishes are dairy or meat based. Jowar , bajra , Indian barley and makai are grown locally and are the staple diet but nowadays wheat and rice are also grown and consumed due to neighboring influences. Peanuts and sunflowers are also cultivated in large quantities to produce cooking oil, chutney and achaars . Jaggery
506-441: Is produced in large quantities and exported due to sugarcane and sugarbeet cultivation. Chilli pepper cultivation is also on a large scale with local varieties of cayenne and paprika . They are used to flavor many local dishes - locals are accustomed to a high chili heat quotient. Many other Indian spices are also cultivated. According to the 2001 census of India, Mudgal had a population of 19,117. Males constitute 51% of
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#1732783061248552-606: Is rich in lime The followers of Basavanna and Panchacharyas who worship god through "istalinga". Lingayatism is a sect of Hinduism and worship Shiva in the form of Linga. Varna (class) in Hinduism specialising as priests, teachers ( Acharyaru ) and protectors of sacred learning across generations are known as Brahmanaru . Buddhism in North Karnataka dates from the third to the first centuries BC. Sannati and Kanaganahalli are two important excavation sites, and there
598-461: Is said to have separated from its proto-Dravidian source later than Tamil, and at about the same time as Tulu . However, the archaeological evidence indicates a written tradition for this language of around 1,500–1,600 years. The initial development of Kannada is similar to that of other Dravidian languages and independent of Sanskrit . In later centuries, Kannada has been greatly influenced by Sanskrit in vocabulary, grammar and literary style. As for
644-471: Is the nearest railway stations to Mudgal. Raichur is served by a major rail line and is well connected by trains to all major parts of India such as Bangalore , Mumbai , Delhi , Chennai , Hyderabad , Ahmedabad , Trivandrum , Kanyakumari , Pune , Bhopal and Agra . Recently a railway project was inaugurated to connect Wadi Junction railway station in Kalaburagi district to Gadag Junction; as
690-485: Is well connected with Bangalore , Mumbai , Ahmedabad and Hyderabad . Hubli airport will be upgraded to international airport. Around 700 acres of land acquisition is under process and 245 crores have been already released for acquisition. North Karnataka's history and culture date back to prehistoric times. The earliest Stone Age find in India was a hand ax at Lingasugur , in Raichur district. Sangankal Hills in
736-812: The Chalukyas , the Vijayanagara Empire and the Western Chalukyas . The inscriptions related to Chutu dynasty are the oldest documents found in North Karnataka. Chalukya rule is important in the development of architecture known as Karnata Dravida . Hundreds of monuments built by the Chalukyas are found in the Malaprabha river basin (mainly in Aihole, Badami, Pattadakal and Mahakuta , in Karnataka). They ruled an empire extending from
782-1051: The Davangere District . Monuments notable for craftsmanship are the Siddhesvara Temple at Haveri in the Haveri District , the Amrutesvara Temple at Annigeri in the Dharwad District, the Sarasvati Temple in Gadag, and the Dodda Basappa Temple at Dambal (both in the Gadag district). Aihole was an experimental base for architectural creation. Badami Chalukyas and Kalyana chalukyas also known as ( Kuntaleshvaras ). The Kadambas ( Kannada : ಕದಂಬರು ) were an ancient dynasty of South India who primarily ruled
828-671: The Dravidian race , the Monier-Williams Sanskrit Dictionary lists for the Sanskrit word draviḍa a meaning of a "collective name for Karnatakas, Gurjaras, Kannadigas and Mahārāstras". North Karnataka has its own dialect of Kannada . In Kannada utsava means "festival". The following are festivals celebrated in North Karnataka sponsored by Govt of Karnataka The temples of North Karnataka may be categorised as historical or modern. Utsav Rock Garden
874-487: The Jesuits before 1557. There are ancient temples of Aswathhanarayana, Venkatesha, Narasimha and Didderayah. Mudgal's existence dates back to Neolithic era. Rishi Mudgal is also known as Lord Ganesha 's teacher. Mudgal is one of the most important places of historical interest. Mudgal or Mudugal has a history dating back to the Seuna Yadavas of Devagiri , several inscriptions of which have been discovered in and around
920-630: The Kaveri in the south to the Narmada in the north. The Badami Chalukya dynasty was established by Pulakeshin I in 543; Vatapi (Badami) was the capital. Pulakeshin II was a popular emperor of the Badami Chalukya dynasty. He defeated Harshavardhana on the banks of the Narmada river , and defeated Vishnukundins in the south. Vikramaditya I , known as Rajamalla and for building temples, engraved
966-627: The Bellary district, which is known as the earliest village settlement of South India, dates back to the Neolithic period. Iron weapons from 1200 BC, found at Hallur in Dharwad district , demonstrate that North Karnataka used iron earlier than northern India. Prehistoric sites in North Karnataka include rock shelters in Bellary, Raichur and Koppal districts with red paintings which include figures of wild animals. The paintings are done in such
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#17327830612481012-668: The Indian state of Karnataka . Built in 1942 by the Royal Air Force (RAF), Belgaum Airport is the oldest airport in North Karnataka. The RAF used the airport as a training site during World War II, providing support to the South East Asia Command. Because of its location in the village of Sambra , 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) east of Belgaum, the airport is also known as the Sambra airport. The new terminal building
1058-690: The Kadamba dynasty. He was primarily a vassal of the Western Chalukyas, but his successors enjoyed considerable independence and were well-placed in Goa and Konkan until the 14th century. The successors of Chatta Deva occupied both Banavasi and Hangal , and are known as the Kadambas of Hangal. Later, the Kadambas paid nominal allegiance to the other major powers of the Deccan Plateau (such as
1104-541: The Rashtrakuta dynasty which ruled from Manyakheta in modern Karnataka. It is located 40 km from the city of Manyakheta (modern Malkhed), on the banks of the Kagini River in Kalaburagi district . Vijayanagara ( Karnata Empire , or Karnataka Empire) is considered the greatest medieval Hindu empire and one of the greatest in the world at that time. It fostered the development of intellectual pursuits and
1150-809: The Yadavas and Hoysalas of Dorasamudra) and maintained their independence. Four families of Kadambas ruled in southern India: the Kadamba of Hangal , Goa , Belur and Banvasi. During the rule of Dantidurga , an empire was built with the Gulbarga region in modern Karnataka as its base. This clan came to be known as the Rashtrakutas of Manyakheta (Kannada: ರಾಷ್ಟ್ರಕೂಟ), who rose to power in 753. During their rule, Jain mathematicians and scholars contributed important works in Kannada and Sanskrit . Amoghavarsha I
1196-550: The Yadgir district, an Archaeological Survey of India ancient astronomy site, was created with megalithic stones. The stones, arranged in a square pattern with astronomical significance, cover an area of 12 acres (4.9 ha). Ashoka 's stone edicts, found in the state, indicate that major parts of Northern Karnataka were under the Mauryas . Many dynasties left their imprint upon the development of North Karnatakan art, among them
1242-477: The arch-shaped parapet is of Muslim design. The moat and the row of bastions together offer a pleasing view. In front of the Fateh Darwaza , which faces north, there is a very massive bastion, with a curtain on each side, thus making a barbican for the defence of the fort. Near this barbican is a guard's room with three arched openings towards the north. The barbican has a narrow court with entrances towards
1288-439: The common practice of rearing sheep, cattle and buffaloes. Elderly Mudgal people show pride in making dairy products at home as it used to be a symbol of prestige for the host family to show their dairy product manufacturing skills to guests. although this practice is dwindling with the younger generation who are migrating outside of Mudgal. Meat products such as chicken, fish, mutton and beef are also produced. The mutton of Mudgal
1334-550: The eighth century, the Chalukyas were overthrown by the Rashtrakutas , who ruled until the 10th century. In 980, descendants of the Chalukyas and Kadambas revolted against the Rashtrakutas; the Rashtrakuta empire fell, resulting in the establishment of a second Chalukyan dynasty (known as the Western Chalukyas). Chatta Deva, a member of the Kadamba family who helped the Western Chalukyas in this coup, re-established
1380-535: The fine arts. Abdur Razzaq (the Persian ambassador) said, "The eye of the pupil has never seen a place like it and the ear of intelligence has never been informed that there existed anything to equal it in the world". The Vijayanagara Empire , with its capital at Hampi, lost to the army of the Deccan Sultanates in 1565. As a consequence of this, Bijapur became the most important city of the region. It
1426-509: The garden of different sizes. It is an anthropological museum. It represents traditional farming, crafts, folklore, cattle herding and sheep rearing. The Hutti Gold Mine is the only gold-extraction company in India. It operates in Hatti , an ancient gold- mining area about 70 km from Raichur . Tourism is also permitted inside the mine. The Gadag , Koppal and Bellary districts are rich in manganese, gold and iron ore. Kalaburagi district
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1472-532: The guard's room attached to its passage also being more commodious. There is a mosque near this gateway, which consists of a double-pillared hall, the pillars being of Hindu design. On the opposite side of the road are the remains of the Naubat Khana. On the way to the Bala Hisar is the gunpowder magazine, where, at one end, two compartments have been built for the storage of gunpowder. Food preferences of
1518-429: The kings of the imperial dynasty in the eighth to tenth century made the Kannada language as important as Sanskrit. Rashtrakuta inscriptions appear in both Kannada and Sanskrit, and the kings encouraged literature in both languages. The earliest existing Kannada literary writings are credited to their court poets and royalty. Kailash Temple is an example of Dravidian art. This project was started by Krishna I (757–773) of
1564-625: The local people are similar to the North Karnataka region, but with influences from Hyderabadi , Marathi , South Karnataka and Konkani cuisines due to the vicinity of those cities to Mudgal. Arabian cuisine is important due to ancestry of the Sayyid tribes as well as diaspora who are settled in the Middle East and bring back Arabian culture. Milk and dairy products are produced, consumed and transported in large quantities due to
1610-405: The narrow passage of which there is a second gateway with an arch. The walls at this point are cyclopean in construction. There are guards’ rooms on either side of the passage of this gateway also. There is a third gateway to the left of the second, also arched, but the apex, as in the case of the previous one, is filled up with masonry. This gateway is more massive in construction than the other two,
1656-554: The population and females 49%. Mudgal has an average literacy rate of 52%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 62%, and female literacy is 41%. Mudgal is well connected by road to Bangalore , Hubli , Hyderabad , Pune , Panaji , Bagalkot and other major cities. The nearest major airport is in Hyderabad . Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) runs a bus service to other cities and villages. There are also various private bus services. Raichur
1702-448: The prominent Maratha families who trace their ancestry to similar migrations. The following are the princely states of British India : North Karnataka has contributed to various styles of Indian architecture during the rule of the Kadamba , Badami Chalukyas , Western Chalukya , Rashtrakuta and Vijayanagara empires : Kannada is one of the oldest Dravidian languages , with an age of at least 2,000 years. The spoken language
1748-400: The region which is the present-day Goa state and the nearby Konkan region (part of modern Maharashtra and Karnataka state). The early rulers of this dynasty established themselves at Vaijayanti (or Banavasi ) in 345 AD and ruled for more than two centuries. In 607, the Chalukyas of Vatapi sacked Banavasi, and the Kadamba kingdom was incorporated into the expanding Chalukyan empire. In
1794-628: The region. Most of these came down as soldiers and administrators and were awarded large grants of land. The Patwardhan family of Jamkhandi and Bijapur , Desai of Nuggikeri and Kundgol and Deshpande families in Dharwad , Belgaum and neighboring districts are some of the prominent Brahmin families which trace their ancestry to these migrations . While many of these families adopted to Kannada language, most people remain bilingual and marry into Marathi Brahmin families. The Ghorpade dynasty in Sandur State and Mudhol State are some of
1840-459: The regions known as (Kalyan-Karnataka) – Kalaburagi division and (Kittur-Karnataka) – Belagavi division . It includes districts of Bagalkote , Bijapur , Gadag , Dharwad , Haveri , Belagavi , Bellary , Bidar , Kalaburagi , Koppal , Raichur , Vijayanagara and Yadgir . Airports in the region are Belgaum Airport ( IATA : IXG , ICAO : VOBM ) is an airport in Belgaum , a city in
1886-514: The town. In 11th century Mudgal was an educational centre for the students of various parts of the country. In the beginning of the 14th century, it was an important outpost of the Kakatiya kingdom . Ala-ud-din Bahman Shah , after seizing Devagiri , captured Mudgal along with Raichur. Some recent controversy regarding the original name of Mudgal had arisen by many Historians claiming that it
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1932-403: The west and north-east, the gates of which are built in the pillar-and-lintel style. In the covered passage of this gateway, there are guards’ rooms on both sides. The massive bastion above referred to has a gun with a Kannada inscription near the muzzle. The gun has long iron pieces in its interior, which have been bound outwardly by hoops . There is another gateway on the western side, behind
1978-777: Was actually called "Al-Madaggal" during the Bahmani Sultanate era meaning "Place which has been agriculturally cultivated" in Arabic since the Bahmani Turks were predominantly Turko-Arab. After the establishment of the Bahmani Dynasty , the Bijapur kings took possession of the western and southern parts of the territory of the Bahmani kingdom including the forts of Raichur and Mudgal. During 16th century Mudgal
2024-487: Was inaugurated by Civil aviation minister Ashok Gajapathi Raju on 14 September 2017. The airport is also home to an Indian Air Force station at which new recruits to the military receive basic training. Hubli Airport ( IATA : HBX , ICAO : VOHB )] is a domestic airport serving the twin cities of Hubli and Dharwad in the state of Karnataka , India. It is situated on Gokul Road, 8 kilometres from Hubli and 20 kilometres (12 mi) from Dharwad.The airline from Hubli
2070-426: Was ruled by Vijayanagar Empire . Many battles were fought between Vijayanagar suratrana and Bahmani sultans . The most important place of interest at Mudgal is the fort. In the construction of the fort at Mudgal, advantage was taken of a hillock on the top of which were built houses of the royalty and a wall with bastions. The outer fortifications of Mudgal cover an area of half a square mile. The outer fort has
2116-716: Was the best-known king of this dynasty and wrote Kavirajamarga , a landmark Kannada work. Architecture reached a high-water mark in the Dravidian style, the best examples of which are seen in the Kailash Temple at Ellora , the sculptures of Elephanta Caves in modern-day Maharashtra and the Kashivishvanatha and the Jain Narayana Temples at Pattadakal in modern North Karnataka (all of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites ). Scholars agree that
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