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Halebeedu

Halebidu (IAST: Haḷēbīḍ, also Halebeedu or Halebid, literally "old capital, encampment") is a town located in Hassan District, Karnataka, India. Halebidu (which used to be called Dorasamudra or Dwarasamudra) was the regal capital of the Hoysala Empire in the 12th century. It is home to some of the best examples of Hoysala architecture. Most notable are the ornate Hoysaleshwara and Kedareshwara temples. The city got the name "Halebidu" because it was damaged and deserted into "old capital" after being ransacked and looted twice by forces of the Delhi Sultanate in the 14th century.

Halebeedu was the capital of southern Karnataka in 12th Century AD and was called Dorasamudra. Visiting this temple gives you an idea about how India was in middle ages. This city was sacked in 12th century by Muslim invaders from the north and the temple is partially destroyed. This temple along with the Belur and Somanathapura temples are examples of Hoysala architecture. Halebeedu is around 3 hours drive from Mysore and 5 hours from Bengaluru.