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Kolara() is a city in the
South Indian state of
Karnataka. It is the headquarters of
Kolar District. It is known for being one of the gold mining sites in India.It is located at a distance of about from
Bengaluru and from Kolar Gold Fields. It is situated on the Bengaluru to
Chennai National Highway-4.
The city is located on the southern
maidan (plains) region of
Karnataka. The Ammerallikere, a tank, forms its eastern boundary. To the north is the Kodikannur tank, the main source of water supply to the city. The nearest railway junction is
Bangarpet at a distance of about 15 km.
History
The
Gangas sovereignty lasted from about 350 to 550 CE, initially ruled from Kolar as their Capital City. The founding king of the Ganga dynasty was Konganivarman Madhava who made Kolar his capital around 350 and ruled for about twenty years.
Kolar, the headquarters of the Kolar district, was earlier known as Kuvalala, also known as Kolahala Pura. Historically, Kolar is said to be associated with the epic age, which recalls many legends associated with Avani in Mulbagal Taluk, which was also called Avani Kshetra. it is the Birth place city of Ramanji.
It was once known as Avantika- Kshetra, a sacred place in Kolar district in Karnataka State. It was famous for its religious establishments from ancient times. <
It was once known as Aavanya which was under the Ganga prince Madhava Muttarasa, who governed several districts. In...
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