Vishnuvardhana was the important Hoysala king who came after Nrupakama, Ereyanga and Ballala. As a great king of this dynasty, he won Gangavadi from the Cholas and earned the title ‘Talakadugonda’. He tried to expand his kingdom but was defeated by the Chalukyan king Vikramaditya VI.

Ereya was the precoronation name of Pulakesin-II.  He was the most famous ruler of Chalukyan Dynasty. He was the fourth Chalukyan Ruler. Most important source of information regarding the rule of Pulakeshin II is provided by Aihole inscription.

Chalukyas of Badami was the earliest Chalukyan Empire founded by Pulakesin-I in sixth century AD. It ruled mostly over Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Shaivism and Vaishnavism religions flourished during the reign of Chalukyas of Badami.

Chalukyan dynasty is one of the royal dynasty that ruled greater parts of Southern India and central India between 6th and the 12th centuries. Pulakesin I was the founder of this dynasty. Pulakesin-I ruled from AD 535-66 from the hill fort of Vatapi, the capital of Chalukyan dynasty. 

The Aihole inscription was written by the Ravikirti, who is the court poet of Pulakesin-II. Most important source of information regarding the rule of Pulakeshin II is provided by Aihole inscription. The inscription is one of the finest pieces of poetry written in Sanskrit language and Hale Kannada script.

Pulakeshin-II or Pulikeshi-II or Immadi Pulikeshi was the Chalukya emperor who ruled from 610 CE to 642 CE.

He was the greatest ruler in the illustrious Chalukya dynasty and one of the greatest ever kings in Indian history.Pulakeshin-II meeting with the envoys from Persia.

Purandara Dasa (1484–1564) is referred to as the Pitamaha (the father or grandfather) of Karnataka(Carnatic) music as he formulated the basic lessons in teaching Carnatic music.

The Kadamba is the first dynasty to be established in Karnataka. Their capital was Banavasi which is in today’s North canara district. Mayurasharma was the  founder and a great king of this dynasty. 

 When Mayura Sharma was insulted by the Pallava king, Shivaskanda Varma, he adopted the Kshatriya way of life and became Mayuravarma. He defeated the Pallavas in a war and established the Kadamba Empire. He is the pride of all Kannadigas. 

The Halmidi inscription, the earliest known epigraph that showed the early usage of Kannada script belongs to Kakusthavarma who ruled between the years 435 CE to 455 CE. The stone inscription found at Halmidi has been assigned to 450 CE. 

Talagunda inscription of Kadamba dynasty belongs to Santivarma. This is one of the earliest inscriptions. This inscription gives major information about the Kadamba dynasty especially about its founders.

Kadamba dynasty was an ancient Brahmin dynasty of Karnataka. The dynasty was founded by Mayurasharma in 345 CE. This rule lasted till 525 CE. Its fame reached to maximum during the reign of Kakusthavarma.

The Kadambas laid the foundation for architecture in Karnataka. They built many temples and basadis in Banavasi. During this period, educational centres like agraharas, brahmapuris and ghatikas were established. The main agraharas of that time were found in Talagunda and Balligave. The agraharas were like residential schools.

The Kadambas of Hangal was a South Indian dynasty during the Late Classical period on the Indian subcontinent, which originated in the region of Karnataka. It was founded by Mayurasharma in 345 AD. Banavasi was the capital of the dynasty. They established themselves there in A.D. 345 and ruled for two centuries.

 Kannada was the language of the people. The ancient Halmidi inscription shows the characteristics of the Kannada language which was in use in the 5th century. This has been the first inscription available in Kannada.

The Kadamba made special contributions to Karnataka and Indian culture. There was political unity for around three hundred years under the Kadamba rule. Royal priests, ministers, and military generals played a significant role in the administration. For administrative ease, provincial officers had been appointed to look after the provinces.
Land revenue was the main source of income in the kingdom. The occupations such as carpentry, goldsmithy, blacksmithy, weaving, oil-extraction, pottery were the main ones in the society. There was greater encouragement for agriculture and trade. Most of the people followed varnashrama. Greater importance was given to patriarchy and undivided family.

Kadamba dynasty was the first dynasty to be established in Karnataka. Their capital was Banavasi which is in today's North Canara district. Mayurasharma was the founder and a great king of this dynasty. When Mayura Sharma was insulted by the Pallava king, Shivaskanda Varma, he adopted the kshatriya way of life and became Mayuravarma. He defeated the Pallavas in a war and established the Kadamba empire. He is the pride of all Kannadigas.

Kailasha temple of Ellora is a mixture of both Chalukya and Pallava style of architecture. Kailasha temple was originally built by Rashtrakuta king Krishna I. 

Kadamba dynasty was an ancient Brahmin dynasty of Karnataka. The dynasty was founded by Mayurasharma in 345 CE. This rule lasted till 525 CE.

Kadamba dynasty was an ancient Brahmin dynasty of Karnataka. The dynasty was founded by Mayurasharma in 345 CE. This rule lasted till 525 CE. After a vast blood shed King Shivakoti adopted Jainism.

Chalukyas of Badami was the earliest Chalukyan Empire founded by Pulakesin-I in sixth century AD. Badami or Vatapi was the capital of this dynasty. It ruled mostly over Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. 

The Chalukyas of Badami were great builders as well as art-lovers. They built beautiful temples at Badami, Aihole and Pattadakallu. They developed a special style of sculpture called ‘The Chalukya Style’ in Indian architecture. Aihole was one of the cradles of temple architecture. Evolution of the series of temples architecture was first experimented here. This style found its full expression at Pattadakallu.