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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

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

Major institutions: Indian Institute of Science, IIM Bangalore, NLSIU, IIIT-Bangalore
Noted for contributions to aerospace and biotechnology 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

References

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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>
+'''[[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<ref>https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/1342/</ref>
+* Western Ghats – a UNESCO World Heritage site
 * Coastal region – known as Karavali
 * Inland plateau – part of the Deccan Plateau
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 == History ==
 * 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]]
-* 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 ==
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 * Dance: Yakshagana, Bharatanatyam
 * 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 ==
 * 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 ==
-* 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
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 * Heritage: Hampi, Mysore Palace, Badami
 * 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 ==