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The Hoysala Empire (Kannada: ಹೊಯ್ಸಳ), at their peak throughout the 13th century ruled large parts of southern India. Their were in power from about1000 to 1346 CE, with Belur and later Halebidu, Karnataka as their regal capital. The Hoysala Empire is remembered today primarily for its architecture. Over a hundred surviving temples are scattered across Karnataka, the finest examples of which are found in the cities of Belur, Halebidu and Somnathpura. They came to power at a time when peninsular India saw a four way struggle for hegemony, the other kingdoms being the Pandyas, Kakatiya and Seuna Yadavas of Devagiri.