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

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Malai Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka. It is expected to become a Tiger Reserve soon. Once it becomes a Tiger Reserve, the Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka will be home to three tiger reserves with two more reserves already there viz. Bandipur and Biligiri Ranganatha Temple (BRT) Tiger Reserve within its territorial limits. At present, Karnataka has five Tiger reserves viz. Nagarahole, Bhadra, Anshi-Dandeli, Bandipur and BRT Tiger Reserves.

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Krishna Deva Raya ruled the Vijayanagara Empire from 1509 to 1529 A.D. He expanded the empire by defeating the Gajapatis and Bahmani Sultanate. A polyglot, he spoke Telugu, Kannada, and Sanskrit. He constructed the Vithala Temple in Hampi and authored “Amuktamalyada,” supporting poet Tenali Ramakrishna.

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The Jalagariteswara temple in Vellore Fort, built by the Vijayanagara rulers, showcases Dravidian architecture and granite construction. It features intricate carvings, musical pillars, and a Kalyana Mandapa with friezes of Hindu mythology.

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Hazrat Syed Muhammad Gesu Daraz, or Banda Nawaz, was a prominent Sufi saint of the Chishti Order. His mausoleum in Gulbarga, built by Ahmad Shah I, is a major pilgrimage site. He authored works in Persian, Arabic, and Dakhni, influencing the Deccan’s cultural landscape. The mausoleum features Indo-Islamic architecture and contains a library of rare manuscripts, reflecting the Bahmani Sultanate’s syncretic culture.

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In 1636 CE, Mughal emperor Shah Jahan forced the Qutb Shahis to abandon Shia worship and recognize Mughal suzerainty, shifting Deccan politics. This era also saw the construction of the Charminar in Hyderabad, reflecting the Qutb Shahi dynasty’s cultural contributions.

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In the Qutub Shahi dynasty, jagirs were granted to amirs and wazirs, who often resided in the capital while hawaldars and thanedars managed them. The dynasty promoted Persian culture and contributed to Deccani Urdu. Notable constructions include Golconda Fort and Charminar.

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The Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka has stated that an industrial corridor between Mysuru and Bidar would be built by the state to promote the development of industry and commerce.
The proposed industrial corridor would be in line with Bengaluru-Chennai and Bengaluru- Mumbai corridors. This project forms a significant part of the state’s target to make it a USD 500 billion market in next 5 years.

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On 27 March 2019, in order to avoid fluctuation in yarn prices, Ministry of Textiles, Union Government started Yarn bank, a first of its kind in Karnataka, to help thousand of weavers at the Mysore Powerloom Silk Manufacturers Cooperative Society by ensuring a steady supply of silk yarn and zari.

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Neelakanta Rao Jagdale, Chairman & Managing Director of Amrut Distilleries, which was the producer of the Amrut Fusion Single Malt Whisky which ranked as the third finest whisky in the world by Jim Murray in his Whisky Bible. The brand continues to figure among the best whiskies in the world.

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The Union government has issued a gazette notification to set up the Karnataka Coastal Zone Management Authority. under provisions of the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986.
This 15-member body would protect and improve the quality of the coastal environment. Its target is preventing and controlling environmental pollution in the Coastal Regulation Zone in Karnataka.