Chikballapur
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Karnataka - Kolar District |
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| Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
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- {562101} - +{08156} - KA-40 |
Chikballapur is medium sized town in the Kolar district of Karnataka state, India. It is also the taluk headquarters. Because of its strategic location, being the nerve centre of the towns of north and east Kolar, it is slated to be made a district like Kolar. The famous hill station of Nandi Hills is situated nearby and within the jurisdiction of Chikballapur taluk. The national highway NH 7 passes through Chikballapur. Chickballapur is located 56km from Bangalore. The eminent engineer and statesman Sir Mokshagundam Visvesvarayya was born in Muddenahalli, about 3 km. from Chikballapur. Many historic temples are situated in and near this town. There are many educational institutions are situated in Chikballapur. Sri Bhagavan Sathya Saibaba's school and college are about 3 km. from Chikballapur.
Brief History of Chickballapur
The ruler of Avathi Mallabiregowda's son Marigowda was hunting one day at Kodimanchanahalli forest. A rabbit was standing in front of the dogs without fear. Seeing this, ruler was very happy and told his son that is due to the boldness of the people of this place. As such the ruler took permission from king of Vijaynagar and built a fort and formed a town. This in future becomes chickballapur. During the ruling of Baichegowda king of Mysore attacked the fort but had to withdraw due to the interference of Marathas. Sri Dodda Byregowda who came to power after baichegowda acquired the land, which was taken by Mysore king. In 1762 during the ruling of Chikkappanayak, Hyder Ali captured the town for a period of 3 months. Then Chikkappanayaka agreed to pay 5-lakhs pagodas, and then the army was taken back.
After this, Chikkappa Nayaka with the help of Murariraya of Guthy tried to get back his powers. He was hiding at Nandi hills along with Chikkappa Nayaka. Immediately Hyder Ali acquired Chickballapur and other places and arrested Chikkappa Nayaka. Then with interfere of Lord Corn Wallis, Chickballapur was handed over to Narayanagowda. After knowing this, Tippu Sultan again acquired Chickballpaur. In 1791 British occupied Nandi & left Narayanagowda to rule the town. Due to this fight between Britishers and Tippu Sultan again started. Narayanagowda lost his administration. Later on British defeated Tippu. Chickballapur also came under the administration of Wodeyars of Mysore, which is now a part of Karnataka.
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