Northern Karnataka or Kalyana Karnataka is a region of Karnataka. It is home to the stunning religious and archeological site of Hampi, capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. One part of Hyderabad State, Northern Karnataka is full of other-worldly geology and nature.
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Map of Northern Karnataka
- 1 Anegundi (Kishkindha) — mythical birthplace of Hanuman
- 2 Ballari (Bellary) —
- 3 Basavakalyan — capital of the Kalyani Chalukyas and the Kalachuris of Kalyani
- 4 Bidar — A medieval fortified citadel complete with a fort and several mosques and tombs
- 5 Hospet (Hosapete) —
- 6 Kalaburagi (Gulbarga) — former capital of the Bahmani Sultanate. Remains of fort, tombs and temples. Also, a newly constructed Buddhist vihara.
- 7 Kanakagiri (Suvarnagiri) — capital of the Nayaka dynasty
- 8 Raichur —
- 9 Toranagallu —
- 10 Yadgir (Yadagiri) —
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[edit]- 1 Chincholi Wildlife Sanctuary —
- 2 Gudekote Wildlife Sanctuary — home to sloth bears
- 3 Hampi — the ruins of the fabulous Vijayanagara Empire. Considered to be one of the finest cities in its time circa 14th and 15th centuries. Hampi Utsav in the 1st week of November celebrates its history. The ruins are a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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