TNPSC Thervupettagam

Hoysala Hero Stone

May 23 , 2026 12 hrs 0 min 39 0
  • A 12th-century Hoysala Veeragallu (hero stone) was discovered in Maniyur village of Mandya district, Karnataka.
  • The Veeragallu belongs to the reign of the Hoysala ruler Vishnuvardhana.
  • Veeragallu are memorial stones erected in honour of warriors who died in battles or acts of bravery.
  • The Hoysala Empire ruled parts of present-day Karnataka between the 10th and 14th centuries Common Era (CE).
  • Belur in Hassan district is an important heritage centre of the Hoysala dynasty.

 

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