The coastal area of Karnataka is called Tulunadu. Alupa Dynasty ruled over Tulunadu that includes the present Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts from 7th century to 14th century. Udyavara, Banavasi, Huncha and Mangalapura were the capitals of Alupas at different times. Many Palegaras ruled Tulunadu. Puttiges Choutas, Bangawadis Bangaru, Karkalas Byravaru and Kasaragodus Kumble Kings are well known.

 After the decline of Vijayanagara the Bedanayaka paleyagars became dominant in Hyderabad-Karnataka. They were brave warriors. After 1800, they revolted against the British several times.

In ancient times, the part of coastal Karnataka was called Tulunadu. It comprised more or less, the present Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts.  The British rule in coastal region commenced from the beginning of the 19th century. The coastal region was then called Canara district. Later the Canara district was divided into North Canara (northern part) and South Canara (southern part) districts.

Most of the rulers of Tulunadu were Jains. Others followed Buddhism, Jainism, Hinduism, Veerasaivism, Natha Pantha, Islam and Christianity. The two popular forms of worship in Tulunadu are the Naga and Bhuta worships.

The coastal area of Karnataka is called Tulunadu. Alupa Dynasty ruled over Tulunadu that includes the present Udupi and Dakshina Kannada districts from 7th century to 14th century. Udyavara, Banavasi, Huncha and Mangalapura were the capitals of Alupas at different times. 

In ancient times, the part of coastal Karnataka was called Tulunadu. It comprised more or less, the present Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. Kambula (Kambala), cockfight,and chenne are some of the folksports and games. Yakshagana and Talamaddale are the famous ancient arts of Tulunadu.

 In ancient times, the part of coastal Karnataka was called Tulunadu. It comprised more or less, the present Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts. Inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, the people of Tulunadu actively participated in the freedom struggle. The foremost among the freedom fighters were Karnad Sadashiva Rao and Attavara Yellappa.

Most of the rulers of Tulunadu were Jains. Others followed Buddhism, Jainism, Hinduism, Veerasaivism, Natha Pantha, Islam and Christianity. The two popular forms of worship in Tulunadu are the Naga and Bhuta worships.

Kadri Manjunatha temple is located in the present city of Mangaluru in Karnataka. At Kadri Manjunatha temple, there is a huge bronze statue of Avalokiteshvara which is about a thousand years old.

Surapura in Yadgiri district was a settlement of the brave Bedanayakas. After the death of Krishnappa Nayaka, the ruler of Surapura, Venkatappa Nayaka, a boy of eight years, became his successor. He fought against the British and participated in the Revolt of 1857. The British eventually captured him and killed him.

The Struggle for liberation in Hyderabad-Karnataka is a shining example of a glorious revolt of the people against an oppressive and anti-people ruler. It is also a saga of remarkable sacrifice and courage. One of the popular leaders of the freedom struggle in Hyderabad was Swami Ramananda Tirtha. He travelled all over Hyderabad state organising peaceful satyagraha. Another famous leader was Hardikar Manjappa. He was popularly known as Gandhi of Karnataka. He undertook such constructive programmes as khadi, prohibition and removal of untouchability and popularised them

 After the decline of Vijayanagar the Bedanayaka paleyagars became dominant in Hyderabad-Karnataka. They were brave warriors. After 1800 they revolted against the British several times.
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Surapura in Yadgiri district was a settlement of the brave Bedanayakas. After the death of Krishnappa Nayaka, the ruler of Surapura, Venkatappa Nayaka, a boy of eight years, became his successor.

The Struggle for liberation in Hyderabad-Karnataka is a shining example of a glorious revolt of the people against an oppressive and anti-people ruler. It is also a saga of remarkable sacrifice and courage. One of the popular leaders of the freedom struggle in Hyderabad was Swami Ramananda Tirtha. He travelled all over Hyderabad state organising peaceful satyagraha. Another famous leader was Hardikar Manjappa. He was popularly known as Gandhi of Karnataka. He undertook such constructive programmes as khadi, prohibition and removal of untouchability and popularised them.The Government of Hyderabad had banned the singing of Vande Mataram. It was Ramachandra Rao, a brave leader,who led the struggle against the ban. He was popularly called Vande Mataram Ramachandra Rao. Soon the Vande Mataram movement began to spread rapidly. Thousands of those who sang Vande Mataram were imprisoned.