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Epigraphical Evidence and Historical Significance of Kampli (Kampili) Taluk

Author(s) Mr. Talavara Narasimha, Dr. Anant L Zandekar
Country India
Abstract The history of Kampli, also known as Kampili or Kampali, occupies a crucial yet understudied position in the political and cultural history of Karnataka. Although Kampila Raya and Kumara Rama are well known through literary and folk traditions, Kampli’s historical importance predates them by several centuries. This paper critically examines the epigraphical evidence relating to Kampli from the 8th to the 19th century CE. Drawing upon inscriptions of the Gangas, Nolamba Pallavas, Kalyana Chalukyas, Hoysalas, and Vijayanagara rulers, the study reconstructs Kampli’s changing political status—from an early administrative centre and capital to a regional town of religious and memorial significance. The paper also reassesses the long-held assumption that Kampli served as the capital of Kampila Raya or Kumara Rama and demonstrates, based on inscriptional and chronological analysis, that this claim lacks firm historical support. The study highlights the importance of epigraphy, memorial stones, and material culture in reconstructing regional history and emphasizes the need for further archaeological and archival research in the Kampli region.
Keywords Early References; Nolamba Pallavas; Kalyana Chalukyas; Hoysala Period; Kampli Inscriptions; Veeragallu; Mastigallu; Lingamudra Stones ; Kampila Raya and Kumara Rama;
Field Sociology > Archaeology / History
Published In Volume 8, Issue 1, January-February 2026
Published On 2026-01-23
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2026.v08i01.67030
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