King Kulashekara Alupendra I

King Kulashekara Alupendra I upsc mindmap
  Context
    Rare inscription discovery
      Alupa dynasty
    Significance
      First record of an Alupa king's death
      References to Siri cult
        Includes
          Siri
          Dalya
          Chattara
      Someshwara inscription
        Importance in Tuluva history and culture
          Modern-day Karnataka
    Connection to Soma cult
      Founded by Soma Sharma
        Gujarat
        11th century AD
      Spread across India
  About the temple
    Someshwara temple
      Constructed during Kulashekara Alupendra's reign
      In honor of Soma
      Adorned with Nava Durgas sculptures
  About Kulashekara Alupendra I
    Renowned ruler
      Alupas
      South Canara
    Inscription features
      Depictions of Alupendra I
        Standing with a sword
        Sitting in meditative pose
    Known for
      Establishing new cities
      Setting temple administration regulations
        Still followed in the region
      Promoting Tulu language and culture
    Ruled Tulunadu
      From 1156 to 1215 A.D.
    Inscription dating
      Likely 12th century
      Based on palaeography

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