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'''[[Karnataka]]''' is a state in the southwestern region of [[India]]. Known for its rich cultural legacy, technological innovation, and diverse geography, Karnataka is one of the most progressive states in the country. The capital city, [[Bengaluru]], is India’s IT and startup hub, often referred to as the “Silicon Valley of India”.<ref>https://www.karnataka.gov.in/page/About+Karnataka/en</ref>
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}}'''[[Karnataka]]''' is a state in the southwestern region of [[India]]. Known for its rich cultural legacy, technological innovation, and diverse geography, Karnataka is one of the most progressive states in the country. The capital city, [[Bengaluru]], is India’s IT and startup hub, often referred to as the “Silicon Valley of India”.


== Geography ==
== Geography ==
Karnataka shares borders with [[Goa]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Telangana]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Tamil Nadu]], and [[Kerala]]. The state features diverse landscapes:
Karnataka shares borders with [[Goa]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Telangana]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Tamil Nadu]], and [[Kerala]]. The state features diverse landscapes:
* [[Western Ghats]] – a UNESCO World Heritage site<ref>https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1342/</ref>
* Western Ghats – a UNESCO World Heritage site
* Coastal region – known as [[Karavali]]
* Coastal region – known as Karavali
* Inland plateau – part of the [[Deccan Plateau]]
* Inland plateau – part of the Deccan Plateau


== History ==
== History ==
* Ancient dynasties: [[Chalukyas]], [[Hoysalas]], [[Vijayanagara Empire]]
* Ancient dynasties: Chalukyas, Hoysalas, Vijayanagara Empire
* [[Hampi]], the capital of Vijayanagara, is a UNESCO heritage site<ref>https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/241</ref>
* Hampi, the capital of Vijayanagara, is a UNESCO heritage site
* 18th-century rule by [[Hyder Ali]] and [[Tipu Sultan]]
* 18th-century rule by Hyder Ali and [[Tipu Sultan]]
* The modern state was formed in 1956 and renamed from Mysore State to Karnataka in 1973<ref>https://www.britannica.com/place/Karnataka</ref>
* The modern state was formed in 1956 and renamed from Mysore State to Karnataka in 1973


== Culture ==
== Culture ==
Karnataka has a vibrant cultural identity rooted in:
Karnataka has a vibrant cultural identity rooted in:
* Classical music: [[Carnatic music]]
* Classical music: Carnatic music
* Dance: [[Yakshagana]], [[Bharatanatyam]]
* Dance: Yakshagana, Bharatanatyam
* Language: [[Kannada]] (official state language)
* Language: [[Kannada]] (official state language)
* Cuisine: Dosa, Bisi Bele Bath, Mysore Pak<ref>https://www.karnataka.com/food/karnataka-cuisine/</ref>
* Cuisine: Dosa, Bisi Bele Bath, Mysore Pak


== Economy ==
== Economy ==
* Key sectors: Information Technology, Aerospace, Agriculture, and Biotech
* Key sectors: Information Technology, Aerospace, Agriculture, and Biotech
* [[Bengaluru]] is home to tech giants like [[Infosys]], [[Wipro]], and [[ISRO]]<ref>https://www.investkarnataka.co.in/</ref>
* [[Bengaluru]] is home to tech giants like Infosys, Wipro, and ISRO
* Karnataka leads in innovation and digital infrastructure<ref>https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/karnataka-tops-innovation-rankings-niti-aayog/articleshow/77696292.cms</ref>
* Karnataka leads in innovation and digital infrastructure


== Education and Research ==
== Education and Research ==
* Major institutions: [[Indian Institute of Science]], [[IIM Bangalore]], [[NLSIU]], [[IIIT-Bangalore]]<ref>https://www.iisc.ac.in</ref>
* Major institutions: [[Indian Institute of Science]], [[IIM Bangalore]], NLSIU, [[IIIT-Bangalore]]
* Noted for contributions to aerospace and biotechnology research
* Noted for contributions to aerospace and biotechnology research


== Government and Politics ==
== Government and Politics ==
* Legislature: [[Karnataka Legislative Assembly]]
* Legislature: Karnataka Legislative Assembly
* Current Chief Minister: [[Siddaramaiah]] (as of 2024)
* Current Chief Minister: Siddaramaiah (as of 2024)
* Leading political parties: [[Indian National Congress]], [[BJP]], [[Janata Dal (Secular)]]
* Leading political parties: [[Indian National Congress]], BJP, Janata Dal (Secular)


== Tourism ==
== Tourism ==
Tourist attractions in Karnataka:
Tourist attractions in Karnataka:
* Heritage: [[Hampi]], [[Mysore Palace]], [[Badami]]
* Heritage: Hampi, Mysore Palace, Badami
* Nature: [[Coorg]], [[Chikmagalur]], [[Jog Falls]], [[Bandipur National Park]]
* Nature: Coorg, Chikmagalur, Jog Falls, Bandipur National Park
* Pilgrimage: [[Udupi]], [[Dharmasthala]], [[Gokarna]]<ref>https://www.kstdc.co/about-karnataka/</ref>
* Pilgrimage: Udupi, Dharmasthala, Gokarna


== Notable Personalities ==
== Notable Personalities ==
* [[M. Visvesvaraya]] – Engineer and Bharat Ratna awardee
* M. Visvesvaraya – Engineer and Bharat Ratna awardee
* [[Kuvempu]] – Poet laureate and Jnanpith recipient
* Kuvempu – Poet laureate and Jnanpith recipient
* [[Rahul Dravid]], [[Anil Kumble]] – Cricketers from Karnataka
* Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble – Cricketers from Karnataka
* [[Hyder Ali]] and [[Tipu Sultan]] – Historical rulers
* Hyder Ali and [[Tipu Sultan]] – Historical rulers


== See Also ==
== See Also ==
* [[Bengaluru]]
* Bengaluru
* [[States and Union Territories of India]]
* [[States and Union Territories of India]]
* [[Kannada language]]
* Kannada language
* [[Vijayanagara Empire]]
* Vijayanagara Empire
* [[Indian IT Industry]]
* Indian IT Industry


== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 11:16, 23 August 2025

Karnataka
File:Vidhana Soudha Bangalore.jpg
Vidhana Soudha, Bengaluru
Capital Bengaluru
Largest city Bengaluru
Official languages Kannada
Area 191,791 km²
Population 61,130,704 (2011 census)
Established 1 November 1956
Time zone IST (UTC+05:30)
Vehicle code KA
Website [karnataka.gov.in Official site]


Karnataka is a state in the southwestern region of India. Known for its rich cultural legacy, technological innovation, and diverse geography, Karnataka is one of the most progressive states in the country. The capital city, Bengaluru, is India’s IT and startup hub, often referred to as the “Silicon Valley of India”.

Geography

Karnataka shares borders with Goa, Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. The state features diverse landscapes:

  • Western Ghats – a UNESCO World Heritage site
  • Coastal region – known as Karavali
  • Inland plateau – part of the Deccan Plateau

History

  • Ancient dynasties: Chalukyas, Hoysalas, Vijayanagara Empire
  • Hampi, the capital of Vijayanagara, is a UNESCO heritage site
  • 18th-century rule by Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan
  • The modern state was formed in 1956 and renamed from Mysore State to Karnataka in 1973

Culture

Karnataka has a vibrant cultural identity rooted in:

  • Classical music: Carnatic music
  • Dance: Yakshagana, Bharatanatyam
  • Language: Kannada (official state language)
  • Cuisine: Dosa, Bisi Bele Bath, Mysore Pak

Economy

  • Key sectors: Information Technology, Aerospace, Agriculture, and Biotech
  • Bengaluru is home to tech giants like Infosys, Wipro, and ISRO
  • Karnataka leads in innovation and digital infrastructure

Education and Research

Government and Politics

  • Legislature: Karnataka Legislative Assembly
  • Current Chief Minister: Siddaramaiah (as of 2024)
  • Leading political parties: Indian National Congress, BJP, Janata Dal (Secular)

Tourism

Tourist attractions in Karnataka:

  • Heritage: Hampi, Mysore Palace, Badami
  • Nature: Coorg, Chikmagalur, Jog Falls, Bandipur National Park
  • Pilgrimage: Udupi, Dharmasthala, Gokarna

Notable Personalities

  • M. Visvesvaraya – Engineer and Bharat Ratna awardee
  • Kuvempu – Poet laureate and Jnanpith recipient
  • Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble – Cricketers from Karnataka
  • Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan – Historical rulers

See Also

References

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