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1. Badami Chalukyas (6th - 8th century):
- Year: 543 CE
- Founder: Pulakeshin I
- Important Ruler & Contribution: Pulakeshin II, promoted art and architecture.
- Writers and Poets: Ravikirti, Adikavi Pampa - "Vikramarjuna Vijaya."
- Architecture and Temples: Cave temples at Badami, Aihole, and Pattadakal.
- Extent of Kingdom: Deccan region
- Foreign Travelers: Hiuen Tsang
- Reason for Decline: Invasions by Pallavas and Rashtrakutas.

2. Hoysala Empire (10th - 14th century):
- Year: 10th century
- Founder: Sala
- Important Ruler & Contribution: Vishnuvardhana, patronage of art, Belur and Halebidu temples.
- Writers and Poets: Janna, Harihara - "Yashodhara Charite," Raghavanka - "Harishchandra Kavya."
- Architecture and Temples: Chennakesava Temple in Belur, Hoysaleswara Temple in Halebidu.
- Extent of Kingdom: Southern Karnataka
- Foreign Travelers: Marco Polo
- Reason for Decline: Invaded by Delhi Sultanate and later Vijayanagara Empire.

3. Vijayanagara Empire (14th - 17th century):
- Year: 1336
- Founder: Harihara I and Bukka I
- Important Ruler & Contribution: Krishnadevaraya, cultural and architectural advancements.
- Writers and Poets: Purandara Dasa - "Purandara Purandara," Kanaka Dasa - "Nalacharitra."
- Architecture and Temples: Hampi, Virupaksha Temple, Vittala Temple complex.
- Extent of Kingdom: Deccan and South India
- Foreign Travelers: Abdur Razzak, Domingo Paes
- Reason for Decline: Battle of Talikota, internal conflicts.

4. Bahamani Sultanate (1347 - 1527):
- Year: 1347
- Founder: Alauddin Hasan Bahman Shah
- Important Ruler & Contribution: Ahmad Shah I, patronage of art and education, Mahmud Gawan - scholar.
- Architecture and Temples: Gulbarga Fort, Bidar Fort.
- Extent of Kingdom: Deccan region
- Foreign Travelers: Ibn Battuta
- Reason for Decline: Internal strife, the emergence of Bijapur and Golconda.

5. Mysore Kingdom (1399 - 1947):
- Year: 1399
- Founder: Yaduraya
- Important Ruler & Contribution: Tipu Sultan, modernization, and resistance against the British.
- Writers and Poets: Sarvajna - Vachana poems, Kanaka Dasa - "Nalacharitra."
- Architecture and Temples: Mysore Palace, Srirangapatna Fort.
- Extent of Kingdom: Southern Karnataka
- Foreign Travelers: Robert Sewell
- Reason for Decline: Defeated by the British in the Anglo-Mysore Wars.


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Karnataka government Schemes :

1. Janasevaka Scheme: Streamlining citizen services for doorstep delivery.
2. Mukhyamantri Anila Bhagya: Ensuring LPG connections for BPL families.
3. Ksheera Bhagya: Providing free milk to primary school children.
4. Arogya Bhagya: Universal health coverage for all citizens.
5. Karnataka Raitha Suraksha Prakalpa: Crop insurance for farmers.
6. Mukhyamantri Santhwana Harish Scheme: Financial assistance for accident victims.
7. Vidya Siri: Educational scholarships for economically backward students.
8. Mukhyamantri Yojane: Financial support for SC/ST entrepreneurs.
9. Surya Raitha Scheme: Promoting solar-powered irrigation systems.
10. Karnataka Bhagyashree Scheme: Cash incentives for girl child education.
11. Karnataka Janarogya Bhima Yojana: Health insurance for the poor.
12. Krishi Bhagya Scheme: Promoting water conservation and efficient use in agriculture.
13. Karnataka Mathrushree Scheme: Maternity benefit for BPL pregnant women.
14. Mukhyamantri Chandana Scheme: Financial aid for disabled individuals.
15. Kayaka Yojana: Employment generation in rural areas.
16. Arthika Spandana: Financial assistance to self-help groups.
17. Mukhyamantri Samruddhi Scheme: Infrastructure development in rural areas.
18. Karnataka Suvarna Gramodaya Yojane: Integrated rural development.
19. Mukhyamantri Kaushalya Yojana: Skill development for youth.
20. Karnataka Mathu Bhagya Scheme: Nutrition program for pregnant women.
21. Sankalpa Scheme: Rehabilitation of manual scavengers.
22. Mukhyamantri Annapoorna Yojane: Subsidized food grains for BPL families.
23. Karnataka Nava Nagarothana Scheme: Urban development initiatives.
24. Mukhyamantri Madilu Yojane: Financial assistance for marriage of SC/ST girls.
25. Karnataka Arthika Spandana Scheme: Financial relief for weavers and artisans.

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Karnataka government Portals:


1. Seva Sindhu Portal: Facilitating citizen services and grievance redressal.
2. e-Swathu Portal: Online property tax payment and related services.
3. Sakala Portal: Ensuring timely delivery of government services to citizens.
4. Bhoomi Portal: Land records and management system for citizens.
5. Nemmadi Portal: E-Governance initiatives for rural development.
6. BangaloreOne Portal: Single-window platform for various utility bill payments.
7. e-JanMa Portal: Online birth and death certificate services.
8. Arogya Online Portal: Digital health records and medical appointments.
9. M-Kavach Portal: Cybersecurity awareness and reporting platform.
10. Grama Panchayat Raj MIS: Monitoring and information system for rural governance.
11. Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) Portal: Environmental compliance and monitoring.
12. Karunadu Sarala: Simplifying the process of government tendering.
13. KSRSAC Bhuvan: Geospatial platform for mapping and planning.
14. MPLADS Karnataka Portal: Tracking utilization of Members of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme funds.
15. Bangalore Traffic Police Portal: Traffic updates, violations payment, and e-challan services.

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