Alupa Dyansty

By IASbook Team October 21, 2023 Ancient History 0 Comments

Alupa Dyansty was one of the longest-reigning dynasties of Tulu Nadu (in Karnataka).

- Barkur was the capital city of the royal family.
- The Alupas had shifted their capital to Barkur from Udyavara.
- Tulu has a rich oral literature tradition with folk-song forms like paddana, and traditional folk theatre yakshagana.
- The Halmidi Inscription (Hassan, Karnataka) mentions about a grant recommended by King Pashupati of Alupa and the Chief Commander of Kadamba forces.

Alupa dynesty - Ancient kingdom of coastal region II HISTORY INDU II

He ruled Tulunadu from 1156-1215 A.D.
He established new city Kulashekara in Mangaluru.
He laid down strict rules and regulations for temple administration, which are still followed in all temples in this region.
He was first ruler to give royal patronage to Tulu language and culture.
In inscriptions, Alupa emperor was described as “Lokantamanta”, meaning ‘famous in the universe’ in Tulu.
Someshwara temple was built during his time in honour of Soma and adorned with Nava Durgas.
Soma cult was founded by one Soma Sharma of Gujarat in the 11th century AD and it spread across the country.

Archaeologist discovers inscription announcing the death of King Kulashekara Alupendra I at Someshwara (Karnataka)

It was the first record of the Alupa Dyansty that announced the death of a king.
The inscription is significant in the study of Tuluva history and culture.