Monthly Archives: December 2022

The Hoysalas

Posted on December 20, 2022 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

Very much like the Cholas in Tamil Nadu, the Hoysalas left their own unmistakable imprint on Karnataka, be it the culture, the architecture, the literature or religion of the state. Like most of the ancient empires, the origin of the … Continue reading →

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Onake Obavva

Posted on December 17, 2022 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

In the history of Karnataka, there have been many brave women warriors, who took on the invaders single handedly. Rani Abbaka Chowta of Ullal, who made the Portuguese navy retreat from Mangalore, Keladi Chennamma who beat back Aurangzeb and his … Continue reading →

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Benoy, Badal and Dinesh

Posted on December 12, 2022 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

Writers Building in Kolkata, designed by Thomas Lyon in 1777, was so called after the junior clerks of the East India Company, called writers who worked here. It was the HQ of the East India Company and later the British … Continue reading →

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