Tipu Sultan was the son of Hyder Ali, who established the Mysore sultanate. The two ruled over the Mysore region and offered stiff resistance to British expansion during their lifetime. His Early Years Tipu Sultan was born in Devanahalli, located currently in the Kolar district, on November 20, 1750. He was the eldest son of […]
Srirangapatna
Srirangapatna also spelt as Srirangapattana, is city of historic, religious, and cultural hub situated in Mandya district of Karnataka, just about 13 kms from Mysore. A must see place on Bangalore- Mysore Highway. Here you will come across the entire town as an island enclosed by river Kaveri. This history rich town was the capital […]
History of Karnataka
Karnataka has an enthralling history. This state lying in the southern part of India has been under the rule of several dynasties that have shaped its history. It has been invaded by a number of rulers at different points of time in history. Due to the influence of various rulers and dynasties Karnataka became enriched […]
Bhatkal Beach – Sun, Sand and Bhatkal
Bhatkal beach is one of the most beautiful beaches, located near the famous Murudeshwar temple in the Uttara Kannada region. As there are many historic and important temples near the Bhatkal beach, it attracts tourists from across the country, and they mainly come to visit the beach and its nearby temples on pilgrimage. The famous […]
Venugopalaswamy Temple, Devanahalli
District: Bangalore Rural Town: Devanahalli Temple: The Venugopalaswamy Temple Devanahalli, a suburb, featured in the news a lot after it was announced by the government that the new and improved Bangalore International Airport would be coming up there. The name literally means ‘the abode of gods’ and has plenty of temples to its name, including […]
Zeenath Baksh Masjid
The Zeenath Baksh Masjid also known as the Jumma Masjid, is found in Mangalore. It was built in the seventh century by the Muslim Arab traders. The Masjid Zeenath Baksh, Bunder, Mangalore is said to have been established in 644 A.D. The masjid was inagurated on Friday the 22nd of the month of Jumadil Avval. […]
