"Kurugodu" was a part of the Kishkindha kingdom ruled by the Vanar brothers Vali and Sugreeva during the Treta Yuga (period when Lord Rama ruled the earth). Later in the Dwapara Yuga, this place became the capital of the Kuntala kingdom ruled by the great king Chandrahasa. 1/4
The town of Kurugodu, surrounded by many small hillocks, proved an ideal environment for the then prehistoric settlement. There is ample evidence given by archaeologists in the form of artifacts to prove that this site was once occupied by prehistoric men. 2/4
A few cave paintings found here can be traced back to the Bronze Age, with the others belonging to the Iron Age. An inscription found here dated to around 2nd century AD confirms that this place was also under the rule of the Satavahanas between 2nd and 3rd centuries AD. 3/4
Subsequently, it came under the control of the Badami Chalukyas after which it gave rise to one of the lesser know dynasty, the Sindh of Kurugodu. The Sindhs ruled Kurugodu from 7th century to 12th century, with their descendants seen living even now at Kurugodu. 4/4
"Kurugodu" is a town in the southern state of Karnataka, India. District: Bellary.
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