Hoysala architecture is the distinctive building style developed under
the rule of the Hoysala Empire in the region known today as Karnataka,
India, between the 11th and the 14th centuries. Hoysala influence was
at its peak in the 13th century, when it dominated the Southern Deccan
Plateau region. Large and small temples built during this era remain
as examples of the Hoysala architectural style, including the
Chennakesava Temple at Belur, the Hoysaleswara Temple at Halebidu, and
the Kesava Temple at Somanathapura. Other examples of fine Hoysala
craftmanship are the temples at Belavadi, Amrithapura, Hosaholalu and
Nuggehalli. Study of the Hoysala architectural style has revealed a
negligible Indo-Aryan influence while the impact of Southern Indian
style is more distinct. The vigorous temple building activity of the
Hoysala Empire was due to the social, cultural and political events of
the period.
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1640:
John IV was declared King of Portugal, resulting in the Portuguese
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1824:
As dictated by the Twelfth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, the
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1955:
African-American Civil Rights Movement: Seamstress Rosa Parks was
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1959:
Twelve countries signed the Antarctic Treaty, the first arms control
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