INDIAN HISTORICAL RESEARCHES THE KESAVA TEMPLE AT BELUR - PB

About the Book:-The author reveals that the Chennakeshava Temple, also referred to as Keshava, Kesava or Vijayanarayana Temple of Belur, is a 12th-century Hindu temple in the Hassan district of Karnataka state, India. It was commissioned by King Vishnuvardhana in 1117 CE, on the banks of the Yagachi River in Belur also called Velapura, an early Hoysala Empire capital. The temple was built over three generations and took 103 years to finish. It was repeatedly damaged and plundered during wars, repeatedly rebuilt and repaired over its history. The Chennakeshava temple is a testimony to the artistic, cultural and theological perspectives in 12th century South India and the Hoysala Empire rule. About the Author:-Rao Bahadur R Narasimhachar was an Indian-born author, editor and compiler. He wrote many books to earn plaudits. He has works 3 works in 3 publications in 1 language and 3 library holdings to his credit. He is mostly remembered for his outstanding contribution the ancient history and literature. He is author of books such as -- The Keladi Rajas of Ikkeri and Bednur; Dattaka-sutra; and Antiquity of Kannada literature as compared with that of the literatures....