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King Kulashekara Alupendra I

Santhosh Kumar 25/10/2023

King Kulashekara Alupendra I upsc mindmap
Context
Rare inscription discovery
Alupa dynasty
Significance
First record of an Alupa king's death
References to Siri cult
Includes
Siri
Dalya
Chattara
Someshwara inscription
Importance in Tuluva history and culture
Modern-day Karnataka
Connection to Soma cult
Founded by Soma Sharma
Gujarat
11th century AD
Spread across India
About the temple
Someshwara temple
Constructed during Kulashekara Alupendra's reign
In honor of Soma
Adorned with Nava Durgas sculptures
About Kulashekara Alupendra I
Renowned ruler
Alupas
South Canara
Inscription features
Depictions of Alupendra I
Standing with a sword
Sitting in meditative pose
Known for
Establishing new cities
Setting temple administration regulations
Still followed in the region
Promoting Tulu language and culture
Ruled Tulunadu
From 1156 to 1215 A.D.
Inscription dating
Likely 12th century
Based on palaeography

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