Hoysala monuments are found in:

UPSC CSE Pre. 2001

A. Hampi and Hospet
B. Halebid and Belur
C. Mysore and Bangalore
D. Sringeri and Dharwar

Answer: Halebid and Belur

Option b is the correct answer. Hoysala monuments are found in Halebid and Belur. Halebid and Belur in Karnataka, India, were capitals of the Hoysala dynasty (12th-13th centuries). Halebidu is renowned for the Hoysaleswara Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, with intricate stone carvings. Belur's Chennakesava Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, features splendid architecture and detailed carvings. Both towns showcase exceptional Hoysala architecture, representing South India's finest temple . Important Tips Hoysala Dynasty: Hoysala dynasty, ruled in India from about 1006 to about 1346 ce in the southern Deccan and for a time in the Kaveri (Cauvery) River valley. The Hoysalas were vassals of the Chalukyas of Kalyana. Their capital was Dwarasamudra (Halebeedu). Founded by Sala, the dynasty was succeeded by Vinayaditya and Balalla The Hoysala dynasty's zenith was marked by Vishnuvardhana (Bittideva), who famously expelled the Cholas from Gangavadi in the Battle of Talakadu, earning the title Talkadugonda. In celebration, he erected the Kirtinarayana Temple in Talakadu and the Chennakeshava Temple in Beluru. The Hoysalas were patrons of Shaivism, Vaishnavism, and Jainism, with Vishnuvardhana himself converting to Srivaishnavism under the influence of Sri Ramanujacharya. The era saw the flourishing of Kannada and Sanskrit literature, and the Hoysalas developed a distinct architectural style that combined Vesara and Dravida traditions, evident in temples like Channakeshava in Beluru, Hoysaleshvara in Halebidu, and Keshava in Somnathpura. They also constructed Jain Basadis, exemplified by the Savathi Gandhavarana Basadi in Shravanabelagola.

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