States PCS: Karnataka GK for KPSC and other Karnataka State Exams

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After the death of Harihara II, the throne for the Vijayanagara Empire was disputed amongst his sons: Deva Raya I, Bukka Raya II, and Virupaksha Raya. Virupaksha Raya ascended to the throne in 1404 CE and ruled only for a few months.

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The southern gopuram of Ekambaranatha Temple, built by Krishna Deva Raya, is 188 feet tall with 10 storeys and intricate sculptures. The temple has a thousand-pillared hall and a 3,500-year-old mango tree, with branches symbolizing Vedic beliefs. It also features an advanced water management system with tanks and wells.

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On 17th January 2019, the President of India Shri Ramnath Kovind under Article 223 of the Constitution of India appointed Lingappa Narayana Swamy as the acting Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court in 2019 after the elevation of the incumbent Chief Justice Dinesh Maheshwari to the Supreme Court.

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State Rooftop Solar Attractiveness Index is the full form of the “SARAL” index launched by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy in August 2019. SARAL is the first of its kind index to provide a comprehensive overview of state-level measures adopted to facilitate rooftop solar deployment. It would create a more conducive environment for solar rooftop installations, encourage investment and lead to the accelerated growth of the sector, by creating healthy competition among the States.

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The Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB) is the largest association of Election Management Bodies (EMBs) worldwide. A-WEB was established on October 14, 2013, in Song-do, South Korea. The permanent secretariat of A-WEB is located in Seoul, South Korea. A-WEB’s vision is to foster efficiency and effectiveness in conducting free, fair, transparent and participative elections worldwide. At the 4th General Assembly of Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB) held at Bengaluru, Karnataka on 3rd September 2019, India took over as A-WEB’s Chair for the 2019-21 term from Romania.

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14 Ashokan (10 minor and 4 major) Rock Edicts are found in Karnataka They are found in the following places: 2 each at Nittur and Udagolam in Bellary district; 1 at Maski in Raichur district; 1 each at Gavimutt and Palkigundu in Koppal district; 1 each at Brahmagiri, Jattinga Rameshwara and Siddapura in Chitradurga district; and 4 (viz., 13th and 14th) major edicts at Sannati in Gulbarga district.

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Gurjara King Nagabhatta II was later defeated by the Rashtrakuta Emperor Govinda III (793–814) and lost Malwa and Gujarat.

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Nripa Kama II (1026-1047) is considered the founder of the Hoysala dynasty. The Hoysala dynasty ruled over a large part of Karnataka, as well as parts of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu, from the 10th to the 14th century. The Hoysala dynasty is known for its art and architecture, which are known for their intricate detailing and unique style. The Hoysala rulers were also patrons of the arts, and supported the construction of temples and sculptures. Some of the best examples of Hoysala architecture and sculpture can be seen at Halebid, Belur, and Somnathpur.

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The Hoysaleshwara Temple is known for its detailed carvings and is dedicated to Shiva. It was built by King Vishnuvardhana over a period of 30 years between 1120- 1150 CE.

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In 1798, Tipu Sultan signed a secret agreement with Napoleon Bonaparte, the French commander-in-chief, who later became emperor. The aim of the agreement was to ally with the French in his struggle against the British,the Marathas and a few neighbouring kingdoms.