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Late 12th century AD
- Belgaum was founded in late 12th century AD by the Ratta dynasty, who shifted from nearby Saundatti.
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Belgaum was founded in late 12th century AD by the Ratta dynasty, who shifted from nearby Saundatti. A Ratta official named Bichiraja built Kamal Basadi, a Jain temple, dedicated to Neminatha in 1204, which came to be called Kamalabasti.
Apr 8, 2015 · In about 1550, Sherkhan a Bijapur coommander built the present town Shahapur, originally called shahpet. Shivaji, the Maratha ruler in 1673 came to Belgaum. The Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb defeated the kingdom of Bijapur and then he transferred Belgaum to the Nawab of Savanur. In 1756, Belgaum was conquered by the Marathas.
Jul 9, 2023 · Belgaum is also known as “Venugrama” or “Bamboo Village”. The name Belgaum is derived from the Sanskrit words “Venugrama” which means “Bamboo Village. This is due to the large number of bamboo groves found in the region. It is one of the oldest cities in the state of Karnataka.
Belgaum Fort is in the city of Belgaum, in the Belgaum district, in Karnataka state, India. It was begun by Jaya Raya, also called Bichi Raja, an ally of the Ratta Dynasty, in the year 1204. It has undergone several renovations over the centuries under dynastic rulers of the region. [citation needed]
- Raggi Mudde
- Belgaum Fort. It is a colossal structure in the centre of the town. The fort is a grand example of religious unification in the days of yore and also of a heritage that was built upon by kings of many successive generations.
- Gokak Falls. The Gokak Falls are among the top attractions in Belgaum. The raging waters gushing over the gorge is a sight to behold. Chalukyan era monuments are found on either side of the mountaineous gorge.
- Ramakrishna Ashrama. Swami Vivekananda stayed at the Ramakrishna Ashram for 12 days during his travels around India in 1892. The entire monument has been renovated and there has been a temple built in dedication to Ramakrishna Paramahansa.
- Kapileshwara Temple. One of the oldest temples of Karnataka which is also known by the name of “Dakshina Kashi”. It is one of the temples that pilgrims have to visit to be able to complete the 12 Jyotirlingas pilgrimage.
Belgium and Flanders were the first two common names used for the Burgundian Netherlands which was the predecessor of the Austrian Netherlands, the predecessor of Belgium. [3] The County of Flanders was the original foothold of the Burgundian dukes in the region, to which other territories were later attached.
People don’t know there is an Original Story behind Old Belgaum (now renamed as Belagavi). But this story below will clarify your doubts. How Belgaum(now renamed as Belagavi) was formed? Why the Jaina temples in Belgaum Fort were built? Who built the Belgaum Fort? Etc . . . .
