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Shimoga, as per traditional derivations ,the name pertains to Lord Shiva ( 'Shiva - Mukha' - Face of shiva , 'Shivana - Mogu' - Nose of shiva, 'Shivana - Mogge' - Buds of flowers meant for shiva ) . According to the legend, the place had the ashram of the famous sage 'Durvasa' who was noted for his sharpness of temper. He used to keep on the oven a pot boiling with sweet herbs. Once, some cowherds, who chanced upon it, tasted the beverage out of curiosity and called the place 'Sihi- Moge' (Sweet Pot) , Which was later called as 'SHIMOGA' . Flashback : Remains found in the district disclose that man was reisdent in the area in those early times. In 1881, two early stone-age tools were discovered in a 'Shingle bed' at Nyamati, at a short distance from the Tungabhadra river. They were bifacial pebble tools made of quartzite, one with a rounded working edge and the other with a pointed working edge. Some Neolithic sites were noticed and uncovered at
Three iron age megalithic sites, with different megaliths, have also been found in the district, at Nilaskal in Hosanagar taluk and Shimoga, which have menhirs, and at Arehalli in Thirthahalli taluk, which has portholed burial chambers.
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History at a Glance
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| 3rd | This part was the dominions of the Maurayas. Later a branch of Satavahanas held sway over. | ||||||
| 4th | The Kadambas of banavasi ruled the western part, the Gangas of Talakad administered the eastern part. | ||||||
| 6th | Chalukyas of badami subdued both the Kadambas and the Gangas, who however continued as feudatories of the former. Later the Gangas lost a major portion . | ||||||
| 7th | Prinicipality was established at Humcha by Santara Deva, a jain chieftain. | ||||||
| 8th | The Rastrakutas of Malakhed establised thier suzerainty. | ||||||
| 10th | The Banavasi along with some other parts were added to Ganga kingdom by the Rastrakutas in recognition of help rendered by the Gangas in defeating the Cholas. | ||||||
| 11th | The Hoysalas became powerful. As a result of several wars between the Hoysalas and the Sevunas(Yadavas) of Devagiri, the northern parts were held by the latter for some time. | ||||||
| 12th | Kalachuris were in power for only a short period . Belagutti was the capital of a principality during this time and also later | ||||||
| 14th | Hoysala power came to an end ,the district became part of Vijayanagar Empire. Araga was the capital of a province under Vijayanagar. | ||||||
| 16th | At the beginning of this century the house of Keladi Nayakas ( also called Ikkeri or Bidnur Nayakas)established themselves in this area.There was also a small principality of Basavapatna in the east of the district. | ||||||
| 17th | In 1763 , Haider Ali captured Bidnur, capital of Keladi nayakas, and as a result, this district along with other areas of thier kingdom was annexed to Mysore. After 1799 ,during the early period of Wodeyars of Mysore, the Nagar Naujdari included the shimoga & Kadur(now Chickmagalur). |
Shimoga's Freedom Movement
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Shimoga's
part in India's Freedom Fight Movement : In 1930-31 , a succesfull
satyagraha was offered by women at Hechche in Sorab taluk of the district for recovery of
properties of satyagrahis, purchased at government auctions in a neighbouring taluk of
North Kanara. Poet Kuvempu (Dr. K.V. Puttappa) from this district and several others wrote powerful patriotic lyrics
voicing the freedom urge of the people. In August 1927
Gandhiji along with C.
Rajagopalachari and Gangadharrao Deshpande visited Shimoga, Bhadravti, Thirthahalli and
Sagar talukas of shimoga district, In order to give a fillip
to nationalist movement and constructive programme. |
Source : Gazetter Of India , Karnataka State, Shimoga District
