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Hoysala Empire
Halebidu, KarnatakaAbout
The Hoysala Empire was situated in the south of India and they were really prominent at that period of time. They ruled between the 10th and the 14th centuries. The Hoysala rules rose to power by taking advantage of the conflicting western Chalukyas and Kalachuri kingdoms. They annexed the fertile areas of Kaveri river and present day Karnataka region. The capital of the Hoysalas was initially located at Belur but was later moved to Halebidu .The Hoysala era was an important period in the development of art, architecture, and religion in South India . The empire is remembered today primarily for its temple architecture . Over a hundred surviving temples are scattered across Karnataka, including the well known Chennakesava Temple at Belur, the Hoysaleswara Temple at Halebidu, and the Kesava Temple at Somanathapura. The Hoysala rulers also patronised the fine arts, encouraging literature to flourish in Kannada and Sanskrit .
