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| name = Bankapura | | name = Bankapura | ||
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| area_code = 08378 | | area_code = 08378 | ||
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| website = {{URL| | | website = {{URL|bankapurtown.mrc.gov.in}} | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
[[File:Nagaresvara Temple oldKannada inscription.JPG|thumb|left|''Old [[Kannada]]'' inscription (late 11th - early 12th century) at ''Nagaresvara Temple in Bankapura'', [[Karnataka]]]] | [[File:Nagaresvara Temple oldKannada inscription.JPG|thumb|left|''Old [[Kannada]]'' inscription (late 11th - early 12th century) at ''Nagaresvara Temple in Bankapura'', [[Karnataka]]]] | ||
Under the ''[[Chalukyas]]'', many temples were built here, but during | Under the ''[[Chalukyas]]'', many temples were built here, but during an invasion by [[Ali Adil Shah I]], the [[Turko-Persian]] [[Bijapur Sultanate|Sultan of Bijapur]] in about 1565 most of the temples were destroyed. A fort, now in ruins, at Bankapura houses the Ranganatha Nagareshwara temple, which has ''66 pillars carved out of grey stone''. There is also a mosque in the fort. The place is of historical significance to [[Jain communities|Jains]]. Adipuran, a Jain religious text was composed here. | ||
Bankapura fort (454 | Bankapura fort (454 CE), was ruled by ''[[Kadamba Dynasty|Kadamba]] of [[Banavasi]], [[Gangas]], [[Cholas]], [[Rashtrakutas]], [[Hoysalas]], [[Chalukyas]], [[Vijayanagara Empire|Emperors of Vijayanagara]], [[Turko-Persian]] [[Adil Shahi|Adilshahis]] of [[Adil Shahi|Bijapur]], Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan''. | ||
During the 9th century, Bankapura was | During the 9th century, Bankapura was in the honour of ''Bankeyarasa'' (in 898 CE) who was a feudatory of the [[Rashtrakuta]] Emperor [[Amoghavarsha I]]. | ||
In the 11th century the [[Kadambas]] took over, followed by the [[Hoysalas]] | In the 11th century the [[Kadambas]] took over, followed by the [[Hoysalas]] ruler ''Vishnuvardhana''. | ||
;Invasion by the | ;Invasion by the Bahamnis | ||
In the 16th century, the | In the 16th century, the [[Turko-Persian]] Bahmanis invaded Bankapura and Mustapha Khan of Bijapur annexed the fortress after a pitched battle for more than a year. The Nawabs of Savanur and the Marathas ruled for a short duration before [[Hyder Ali]] and [[Tipu Sultan|Tipu]] took possession. Later, Bankapura was ceded to the British.<ref>{{cite web | ||
|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/21250/F | |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/21250/F | ||
|title=Many pillared wonder - Nagareshwara temple at Bankapura | |title=Many pillared wonder - Nagareshwara temple at Bankapura | ||
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{{See also|Mahapurana (Jainism)|Kadamba of Hangal#Coinage of Hangal Kadambas}} | {{See also|Mahapurana (Jainism)|Kadamba of Hangal#Coinage of Hangal Kadambas}} | ||
It is known from history that the great poet of Kannada literature, Ranna, visited | It is known from history that the great poet of Kannada literature, Ranna, visited Bankapura to meet Ajithsenacharya, who became his teacher. | ||
<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://jainsamaj.org/rpg_site/literature2.php?id=637&cat=42 |title=Archived copy |access-date=9 June 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111101180119/http://jainsamaj.org/rpg_site/literature2.php?id=637&cat=42 |archive-date=1 November 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | <ref>{{Cite web |url=http://jainsamaj.org/rpg_site/literature2.php?id=637&cat=42 |title=Archived copy |access-date=9 June 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111101180119/http://jainsamaj.org/rpg_site/literature2.php?id=637&cat=42 |archive-date=1 November 2011 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
== | ==Bankapura Fort== | ||
Inside the ruined Bankapura fort, conquered by the [[Bahamani]]s, there is a temple built by the [[Chalukyas]] known as ''Aravattaru Kambada Gudi''. Bankapura is an important historical place where many battles were fought by a succession of rulers. In spite of the vandalism the Nagareshwara temple remains ornate.{{fact|date=August 2020}} | Inside the ruined Bankapura fort, conquered by the [[Turko-Persian]][[Bahamani]]s, there is a temple built by the [[Chalukyas]] known as ''Aravattaru Kambada Gudi''. Bankapura is an important historical place where many battles were fought by a succession of rulers. In spite of the vandalism the Nagareshwara temple remains ornate.{{fact|date=August 2020}} | ||
==Nagareshwar temple== | ==Nagareshwar temple== | ||
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==Demographics== | ==Demographics== | ||
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns | {{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archive-date=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|access-date=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Bankapura had a population of 20,264. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Bankapur has an average literacy rate of 59%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 58% of the males and 42% of females literate. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age. | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
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Bankapura | |
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town | |
  Bankapura Location in Karnataka, India | |
| Coordinates: 14°55′00″N 75°16′00″E / 14.9167°N 75.2667°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| District | Haveri |
| Area | |
| • Total | 8 km2 (3 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 578 m (1,896 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
| • Total | 20,264 |
| • Density | 2,533/km2 (6,560/sq mi) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Kannada |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (ISTBankapura) |
| PIN | 581 202 |
| Telephone code | 08378 |
| ISO 3166 code | IN-KA |
| Website | bankapurtown |
Bankapura is a panchayat town in Haveri district in the state of Karnataka, India. It is in Shiggaon taluk, is just 2.5 km from the Pune-Bangalore national highway NH-4, 22 km from Haveri town. Bankapura is about 45 km from Hubli-Dharwad. An historical site, Bankapura is famous for the Nagareshwara temple, Bankapura fort, The Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary. Baada, the birthplace of Kanakadasa is near to Bankapura.
History[edit | edit source]
Under the Chalukyas, many temples were built here, but during an invasion by Ali Adil Shah I, the Turko-Persian Sultan of Bijapur in about 1565 most of the temples were destroyed. A fort, now in ruins, at Bankapura houses the Ranganatha Nagareshwara temple, which has 66 pillars carved out of grey stone. There is also a mosque in the fort. The place is of historical significance to Jains. Adipuran, a Jain religious text was composed here. Bankapura fort (454 CE), was ruled by Kadamba of Banavasi, Gangas, Cholas, Rashtrakutas, Hoysalas, Chalukyas, Emperors of Vijayanagara, Turko-Persian Adilshahis of Bijapur, Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan. During the 9th century, Bankapura was in the honour of Bankeyarasa (in 898 CE) who was a feudatory of the Rashtrakuta Emperor Amoghavarsha I. In the 11th century the Kadambas took over, followed by the Hoysalas ruler Vishnuvardhana.
- Invasion by the Bahamnis
In the 16th century, the Turko-Persian Bahmanis invaded Bankapura and Mustapha Khan of Bijapur annexed the fortress after a pitched battle for more than a year. The Nawabs of Savanur and the Marathas ruled for a short duration before Hyder Ali and Tipu took possession. Later, Bankapura was ceded to the British.[1]
- Inscriptions
In the Nagareshwara temple, at the entrance to the mukhamantapa, there are large clear inscriptions written in old Kannada.
It is known from history that the great poet of Kannada literature, Ranna, visited Bankapura to meet Ajithsenacharya, who became his teacher. [2]
Bankapura Fort[edit | edit source]
Inside the ruined Bankapura fort, conquered by the Turko-PersianBahamanis, there is a temple built by the Chalukyas known as Aravattaru Kambada Gudi. Bankapura is an important historical place where many battles were fought by a succession of rulers. In spite of the vandalism the Nagareshwara temple remains ornate.[citation needed]
Nagareshwar temple[edit | edit source]
The impressive Bankapur fort area has the eye catching 66 pillared Nagareshwar temple (locals call it as Aravattu Kambada Gudi - means 60 pillars temple in Kannada) was built (in a depression to conceal it from invaders) in the 11th century in Chalukya style (in a depression). There are many well carved pillars. The fort area comprises 139.10 acres (0.5629 km2) of land of, which 52.10-acre (210,800 m2) is reserved for the popularly known Mayura Vana, the abode of the peacocks for three decades. As per the 16 inscriptions, has references to the history of this place, it was dedicated to Shiva. The temple also once it was a centre for study and research on Jainism. During rule of Mustafa Khan the temple, the back corners of the temple hall completely damaged including number of carvings in the exterior wall panels but the pillars, the artistic carvings and the ceiling designs are intact.
The peacock sanctuary[edit | edit source]
Bankapura is a conservation reserve for peacocks by the Government of India.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of 2001[update] India census,[3] Bankapura had a population of 20,264. Males constitute 53% of the population and females 47%. Bankapur has an average literacy rate of 59%, lower than the national average of 59.5%; with 58% of the males and 42% of females literate. 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
External links[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Many pillared wonder - Nagareshwara temple at Bankapura". B V Prakash - Deccanherald. Retrieved 3 June 2013.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 1 November 2011. Retrieved 9 June 2013.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ↑ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.