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 Dharwad, mentioned as `Dharawada'
in a record of the 12th century
of the Kalyani Chalukyas,is a
major town located in the
northern part of the state,
Ancient Dharwad was ruled by a
host of kingdoms which included
the Sevunas, the Vijayanagara
rulers, Bijapur rulers, Mughuls,
Marathas and Haider and Tipu.
The Vijayanagara rulers built a
fort here which was strengthened
by Bijapur rulers. Its
door-frame alone remains now.
The Durgadevi temple near the
fort and the Someshwara temple
are notable landmarks.
The Mailara Linga
temple at Vidyagiri is a Kalyani
Chalukyan monument converted
into a mosque by Bijapur army
but again changed as a temple by
the Peshwas. Dharwad has other
temples like Venkataramana,
Nandi Kola Basavanna, Dattatreya,
Ulavi Basavanna and more. The
Murugha Matha is a centre of
religious activity. Dharwad also
has Churches of the Basel
Mission and the Catholics.
Getting here:
Dharwad is well-connected to
Bangalore, Goa, Belgaum and
Miraj. Belgaum is the nearest
airport, about 140 Kms away.
Where to stay:
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