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Kannada Language EvolutionKannada is one of the oldest languages in the world with nearly 2000 years of rich history. Be amazed to find how the script has developed and changed over the years and their resemblance to present day letters.Learn more...
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Memorial StonesKarnataka is home to innumerable Veeragallu, Mastikallu which showcase the valour of the people of this region. Learn to identity them, the various types, anatomy and enable yourself to reconstruct the story of these heroes.Learn more... -
InscriptionsMore than 30,000 inscriptions are found in Karnataka and many more are still being discovered. Get to know about their types, scripts and how they defined history of Kannada Region.Learn more... -
Itihasa DarsanaAccess research papers published by the Academy which contain wealth of historical information.Learn more... -
Heritage MapsSearch through our heritage maps to locate historical places in districts of Karnataka with links to research articles.Learn more... -
Ask a HistorianVisiting a historical place and want to know its history, inscriptions/temples in that region? Want to date historical artifacts like, copper plates, coins, manuscripts or old documents? Ask Academy historiansLearn more...
Evolution of Kannada
through the ages
Kannada is one of the oldest languages in the world with nearly 2000 years of rich history. Be amazed to find how the script has developed and changed over the years and their resemblance to present day letters.
Memorial & Hero Stones
of Karnataka
Karnataka is home to innumerable Veeragallu, Mastikallu which showcase the valour of people of this region. Learn to identity them, the various types, anatomy and enable yourself to reconstruct the story of these heroes.
Research Papers
on Karnataka
Itihasa Darsana. Access all research papers published by the Academy which contain wealth of historical information.
Ask a historian!
Visiting a historical place and want to know its history, inscriptions/temples in that region? Want to date historical artifacts like, copper plates, coins, manuscripts or old documents?
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36rd Annual Conference at Horanadu – Invite
All are cordially invited to the 36th Annual Conference of Karnataka Itihasa Academy being held at Horanadu on Nov 24th-Nov26th 2022. Invitation attached.
34th Annual Conference Details
Karnataka Itihasa Academy has organized its 34th Annual conference as a webinar from 24th December 2020 to 28th December 2020. Please look at the below document for details and session plans. Please also note the change in timings for All-hands meet. All-hands meet is scheduled to be held on 23rd December 2020 at 4.00pm. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NvXSPHC-PGekBBZDKuLD33KYAghEsmAY/view?usp=sharing
Circular – 34th Annual Conference
34th Annual Conference of the Academy is being held from 24th to 28th, December 2020. The conference will be a webinar hosted by the Academy on Zoom application. Please check the attached circular for details.
Itihasa Nirmathrugalu – Online lecture series
Karnataka history as we know today is the collective work of many eminent researchers and historians who have contributed immensely to our understanding of it. It is our duty to remember their relentless work. In this regard Karnataka Itihasa Academy is hosting series of online lectures from scholars across the state who will throw light […]