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Kirtisharma 21: /* Culture */

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Culture

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	* Dance: Yakshagana, Bharatanatyam		* Dance: Yakshagana, Bharatanatyam
	* Festivals: Mysuru Dasara, Ugadi		* Festivals: Mysuru Dasara, Ugadi
	* Cuisine: Dosa, Bisi Bele Bath, Mysore Pak, Ragi Mudde<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Central Chronicle (Archived Page) \|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071013130243/http://www.centralchronicle.com/20070328/2803302.htm \|website=Central Chronicle (Web Archive) \|access-date=15 April 2026}}</ref>		* Cuisine: Dosa, Bisi Bele Bath, Mysore Pak, Ragi Mudde<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Central Chronicle (Archived Page) \|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071013130243/http://www.centralchronicle.com/20070328/2803302.htm \|website=Central Chronicle (Web Archive) \|access-date=15 April 2026}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Saint Purandaradasa \|url=https://www.kamat.com/indica/faiths/bhakti/purandara.htm \|website=Kamat's Potpourri \|access-date=15 April 2026}}</ref>

	== Tourism ==		== Tourism ==

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Tourism

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	* Nature: Coorg, Chikmagalur, Jog Falls, Bandipur National Park		* Nature: Coorg, Chikmagalur, Jog Falls, Bandipur National Park
	* Beaches: Gokarna, Karwar, Mangaluru coast		* Beaches: Gokarna, Karwar, Mangaluru coast
	* Pilgrimage: Udupi, Dharmasthala, Shravanabelagola		* Pilgrimage: Udupi, Dharmasthala, Shravanabelagola<ref>{{Cite web \|title=District News Report (Deccan Herald Archive) \|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012193016/http://deccanherald.com/Content/Jun52007/district200706045625.asp \|website=Deccan Herald (Web Archive) \|access-date=15 April 2026}}</ref>

	== Climate and Biodiversity ==		== Climate and Biodiversity ==

Kirtisharma 21: /* Climate and Biodiversity */

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Climate and Biodiversity

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	* Western Ghats – UNESCO World Heritage Site		* Western Ghats – UNESCO World Heritage Site
	* National parks: Bandipur, Nagarhole, Bannerghatta		* National parks: Bandipur, Nagarhole, Bannerghatta
	* Wildlife: elephants, tigers, leopards		* Wildlife: elephants, tigers, leopards<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Forest at a Glance \|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070927093340/http://karnatakaforest.gov.in/English/forest_glance/forest_at_glance.htm \|website=Karnataka Forest Department (Web Archive) \|access-date=15 April 2026}}</ref>

	== Challenges ==		== Challenges ==

Kirtisharma 21: /* Government and Politics */

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Government and Politics

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	* [[Indian National Congress]]		* [[Indian National Congress]]
	* Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)		* Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
	* Janata Dal (Secular)		* Janata Dal (Secular)<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Karnataka Legislative Assembly (Legislature page) \|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070526152743/http://www.kar.nic.in/kla/legislature.htm \|website=Karnataka Legislative Assembly (Web Archive) \|access-date=15 April 2026}}</ref>

	== Economy ==		== Economy ==

Kirtisharma 21: /* Culture */

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Culture

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	* Dance: Yakshagana, Bharatanatyam		* Dance: Yakshagana, Bharatanatyam
	* Festivals: Mysuru Dasara, Ugadi		* Festivals: Mysuru Dasara, Ugadi
	* Cuisine: Dosa, Bisi Bele Bath, Mysore Pak, Ragi Mudde		* Cuisine: Dosa, Bisi Bele Bath, Mysore Pak, Ragi Mudde<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Central Chronicle (Archived Page) \|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071013130243/http://www.centralchronicle.com/20070328/2803302.htm \|website=Central Chronicle (Web Archive) \|access-date=15 April 2026}}</ref>

	== Tourism ==		== Tourism ==

Kirtisharma 21: /* Modern Period */

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Modern Period

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	* 1799 – British influence established after fall of Mysore Kingdom		* 1799 – British influence established after fall of Mysore Kingdom
	* 1956 – Mysore State formed under States Reorganization Act		* 1956 – Mysore State formed under States Reorganization Act
	* 1973 – Renamed Karnataka		* 1973 – Renamed Karnataka<ref>{{Cite web \|title=How did Karnataka get its name? From The Hindu Archives \|url=https://www.thehindu.com/videos/how-did-karnataka-get-its-name-from-the-hindu-archives/article67515943.ece \|website=The Hindu \|access-date=15 April 2026}}</ref>

	== Geography ==		== Geography ==

Kirtisharma 21: /* History */

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History

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	* Hoysalas – known for temple architecture (Belur, Halebidu)		* Hoysalas – known for temple architecture (Belur, Halebidu)
	* Vijayanagara Empire – one of the greatest South Indian empires with capital at Hampi		* Vijayanagara Empire – one of the greatest South Indian empires with capital at Hampi
	* Bahmani Sultanate and Deccan Sultanates		* Bahmani Sultanate and Deccan Sultanates<ref>{{Cite web \|title=The word Karnataka has existed since 1336, say historians \|url=https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/the-word-karnataka-has-existed-since-1336-say-historians/article25465678.ece \|website=The Hindu \|access-date=15 April 2026}}</ref>

	The Vijayanagara Empire played a major role in preserving South Indian culture and promoting trade.~~<ref>{{Cite news \|title=~~As Karnataka completes 50 years, a look at how the state got its ancient name back.		The Vijayanagara Empire played a major role in preserving South Indian culture and promoting trade.As Karnataka completes 50 years, a look at how the state got its ancient name back.

	=== Modern Period ===		=== Modern Period ===

Kirtisharma 21: /* Medieval Period */

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Medieval Period

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	* 1799 – British influence established after fall of Mysore Kingdom		* 1799 – British influence established after fall of Mysore Kingdom
	* 1956 – Mysore State formed under States Reorganization Act		* 1956 – Mysore State formed under States Reorganization Act
	* 1973 – Renamed Karnataka<ref>{{Cite web \|title=History of Karnataka \|url=https://karnataka.gov.in/index.php/info-1/History/History/en \|website=Government of Karnataka \|publisher=Government of Karnataka \|access-date=15 April 2026}}</ref>		* 1973 – Renamed Karnataka

	== Geography ==		== Geography ==

Kirtisharma 21: /* Medieval Period */

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Medieval Period

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	* Bahmani Sultanate and Deccan Sultanates		* Bahmani Sultanate and Deccan Sultanates

	The Vijayanagara Empire played a major role in preserving South Indian culture and promoting trade.<ref>{{Cite news \|title=As Karnataka completes 50 years, a look at how the state got its ancient name back ~~<ref>{{Cite news \|title=As Karnataka completes 50 years, a look at how the state got its ancient name back \|url=https://www~~.news18.com/india/as-karnataka-completes-50-years-a-look-at-how-the-state-got-its-ancient-name-back-8640894.html \|website=News18 \|date=1 November 2023 \|access-date=15 April 2026}}</ref><ref>\|title=Karnataka: A name centuries in the making, stamped in ’73 \|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/karnataka-a-name-centuries-in-the-making-stamped-in-73-101636224147642.html \|website=Hindustan Times \|date=7 November 2021 \|access-date=15 April 2026}}</ref>		The Vijayanagara Empire played a major role in preserving South Indian culture and promoting trade.<ref>{{Cite news \|title=As Karnataka completes 50 years, a look at how the state got its ancient name back.

	=== Modern Period ===		=== Modern Period ===
	* 18th century – rule of Hyder Ali and [[Tipu Sultan]]		* 18th century – rule of Hyder Ali and [[Tipu Sultan]]

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	\| vehicle_code = KA		\| vehicle_code = KA
	\| website = https://karnataka.gov.in/		\| website = https://karnataka.gov.in/
	}}'''[[Karnataka]]''' is a state located in the southwestern region of [[India]]. It is one of the most economically developed and culturally rich states in the country. The state is known for its historical heritage, technological leadership, biodiversity, and tourism potential. The capital city Bengaluru is internationally recognized as India’s leading IT hub and is often called the “Silicon Valley of India”.		}}'''[[Karnataka]]''' is a state located in the southwestern region of [[India]]. It is one of the most economically developed and culturally rich states in the country. The state is known for its historical heritage, technological leadership, biodiversity, and tourism potential. The capital city Bengaluru is internationally recognized as India’s leading IT hub and is often called the “Silicon Valley of India”.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=The Financial Express \|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/ \|website=The Financial Express \|publisher=Indian Express Group \|access-date=15 April 2026}}</ref>

	Karnataka plays a major role in India’s economic growth, especially in sectors like information technology, aerospace, biotechnology, agriculture, and manufacturing. The state is also a major center of education, research, and innovation.		Karnataka plays a major role in India’s economic growth, especially in sectors like information technology, aerospace, biotechnology, agriculture, and manufacturing. The state is also a major center of education, research, and innovation.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=The Financial Express – Business News, Economy, Stock Market Updates \|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/ \|website=The Financial Express \|publisher=Indian Express Group \|access-date=15 April 2026}}</ref>

	== Etymology ==		== Etymology ==
	The name "Karnataka" is believed to have originated from the Kannada words “Karunadu,” meaning “elevated land” or “lofty land.” The region was previously known as the State of Mysore until it was renamed Karnataka in 1973 to reflect the linguistic identity of Kannada speakers.		The name "Karnataka" is believed to have originated from the Kannada words “Karunadu,” meaning “elevated land” or “lofty land.” The region was previously known as the State of Mysore until it was renamed Karnataka in 1973 to reflect the linguistic identity of Kannada speakers.

	~~== Geography ==~~
	~~Karnataka is the sixth-largest state in India by area. It is bordered by:~~
	* [[Goa]] (northwest)
	* [[Maharashtra]] (north)
	* [[Telangana]] (northeast)
	* [[Andhra Pradesh]] (east)
	* [[Tamil Nadu]] (southeast)
	* [[Kerala]] (southwest)

	~~The state is divided into three major geographical zones:~~
	* '''Western Ghats''' – UNESCO World Heritage biodiversity hotspot
	* '''Coastal Karnataka (Karavali)''' – Arabian Sea coastline region
	* '''Deccan Plateau''' – Inland plateau region covering most of the state

	~~Major rivers include Krishna, Kaveri, Tungabhadra, Sharavathi, and Netravati.~~

	== Climate ==		== Climate ==
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	* Kadambas (first native Kannada dynasty)		* Kadambas (first native Kannada dynasty)
	* Chalukyas of Badami		* Chalukyas of Badami
	* Rashtrakutas		* Rashtrakutas<ref>{{Cite web \|title=The Financial Express – Business News, Economy, Stock Market Updates \|url=https://www.financialexpress.com/ \|website=The Financial Express \|publisher=Indian Express Group \|access-date=15 April 2026}}</ref>

	These dynasties contributed significantly to art, architecture, and literature.		These dynasties contributed significantly to art, architecture, and literature.
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	* Bahmani Sultanate and Deccan Sultanates		* Bahmani Sultanate and Deccan Sultanates

	The Vijayanagara Empire played a major role in preserving South Indian culture and promoting trade.		The Vijayanagara Empire played a major role in preserving South Indian culture and promoting trade.<ref>{{Cite news \|title=As Karnataka completes 50 years, a look at how the state got its ancient name back <ref>{{Cite news \|title=As Karnataka completes 50 years, a look at how the state got its ancient name back \|url=https://www.news18.com/india/as-karnataka-completes-50-years-a-look-at-how-the-state-got-its-ancient-name-back-8640894.html \|website=News18 \|date=1 November 2023 \|access-date=15 April 2026}}</ref><ref>\|title=Karnataka: A name centuries in the making, stamped in ’73 \|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/karnataka-a-name-centuries-in-the-making-stamped-in-73-101636224147642.html \|website=Hindustan Times \|date=7 November 2021 \|access-date=15 April 2026}}</ref>

	=== Modern Period ===		=== Modern Period ===
	* 18th century – rule of Hyder Ali and [[Tipu Sultan]]		* 18th century – rule of Hyder Ali and [[Tipu Sultan]]
	* 1799 – British influence established after fall of Mysore Kingdom		* 1799 – British influence established after fall of Mysore Kingdom
	* 1956 – Mysore State formed under States Reorganization Act		* 1956 – Mysore State formed under States Reorganization Act
	* 1973 – Renamed Karnataka		* 1973 – Renamed Karnataka<ref>{{Cite web \|title=History of Karnataka \|url=https://karnataka.gov.in/index.php/info-1/History/History/en \|website=Government of Karnataka \|publisher=Government of Karnataka \|access-date=15 April 2026}}</ref>

			== Geography ==
			Karnataka is the sixth-largest state in India by area. It is bordered by:
			* [[Goa]] (northwest)
			* [[Maharashtra]] (north)
			* [[Telangana]] (northeast)
			* [[Andhra Pradesh]] (east)
			* [[Tamil Nadu]] (southeast)
			* [[Kerala]] (southwest)

			The state is divided into three major geographical zones:
			* '''Western Ghats''' – UNESCO World Heritage biodiversity hotspot
			* '''Coastal Karnataka (Karavali)''' – Arabian Sea coastline region
			* '''Deccan Plateau''' – Inland plateau region covering most of the state

			Major rivers include Krishna, Kaveri, Tungabhadra, Sharavathi, and Netravati.

	== Government and Politics ==		== Government and Politics ==