History
In 1342, it was visited by the Moroccan traveller Ibn Battuta, where he spoke about their social, economic, religious, cultural, and administrative factors. He describes the Sultan Jamaluddin as one of the best and most powerful rulers. [1] According to Victor D'Souza, this location is strewn with debris, featuring piles of stones in multiple areas, along with the remnants of a mosque foundation that includes a minaret approximately 20 feet tall, characterized by a rounded design and internal stairs. Leading to the mosque area, there are spacious passages. The several heaps of rubble collected at various places would testify to the existence of a large number of houses. [2]
In 1427, Timmanna-Odeya, the governor of the Vijayanagar Empire, was operating from his headquarters in Honnavar. Following a dispute with the Hanjamana (corrupted word of 'Anjuman' also known as 'Jamaat') chief, who faced harassment from the governor, Ummaramarakala (Umar Marakkar), the Hanjamana chief sought help from Sangiraya Odeya of Nagire after relocating to Kasarkod. Meanwhile, Timmanna-Odeya launched a treacherous assault on Kasarkod and treated the women of the Hanjamana community harshly. They were saved by Kotishvaranayaka, the minister of Sangiraya Odeya who bravely fought against the governor. The Hanjamana (or Nawayath) community were transported to safety using ferries. [2]
Uttara Kannada is a fifth largest district in the Indian state of Karnataka, It is bordered by the state of Goa and Belagavi districts to the north, Dharwad District and Haveri District to the east, Shivamogga District, and Udupi District to the south, and the Laccadive Sea to the west. Karwar is the district headquarters, Kumta and Sirsi are the major commercial centers in the district. The district's agroclimatic divisions include the coastal plain consisting of Karwar, Ankola, Kumta, Honnavar Bhatkal taluks and Malenadu consisting of Sirsi, Siddapur, Yellapur, Haliyal, Dandeli, Joida, Mundgod taluks.
Honnavar is a town in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, India.
Valapattanam is a census town and a suburb of Kannur city in the Kannur district, located in the Indian state of Kerala. It is also the smallest panchayat in Kerala. Its area is 2.04 km2 (0.79 sq mi). It is about 7 km (4.3 mi) north of Kannur. Valapattanam is known for its communal harmony. On one side is Kalarivathukkal Temple and on the other bank there is "Kakkulangara Mosque".
Bhatkal is a coastal town in the Uttara Kannada District of the Indian state of Karnataka. Bhatkal lies on National Highway 66, which runs between Mumbai and Kanyakumari, and has Bhatkal railway station which is one of the major railway stations along the Konkan Railway line, which runs between Mumbai and Mangalore.
Ankola is a town municipal council and taluka in the Uttara Kannada district of the Indian state of Karnataka. The town is around 33 km (21 mi) from district headquarters Karwar.
Haliyala is a town in Uttara Kannada in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is the headquarters town for Haliyal Taluk. It can be classified as a main-road town.
Londa is a census town in Belagavi district in the Indian state of Karnataka.The town is on border with state of Goa. The town is surrounded by lush evergreen forests known as Sahayadri or Western ghats of India. Londa is situated at the border of Belagavi district with Uttara Kannada district. Londa Junction railway station is located on the Belgaum - Goa and Goa to Dharwad railway route. Since it is a junction of two railway routes, Many tourists alight here to visit nearby forests of Kali Tiger Reserve. Londa is also connected by National Highway 748 connecting Goa to Belagavi via Anmod ghat. It is also connected to Uttara Kannada district headquarters Karwar by Karnataka state highway 34 (SH34)via Hankon, Kumbarwada, Anshi, Joida, Ganeshgudi and Ramnagar. Londa is connected by National highway 67 coming from Hubballi and Dharwar.
Shiggaon is a municipal town in Haveri district in the Indian state of Karnataka.
Venkatapur is a census town in Bhatkal Taluk in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka.
Yellapura is a town in the Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, India. Arecanut is the primary crop grown in the villages surrounding the town. Approximately 90% of the population of Yellapura are farmers who grow Arecanut and paddy.
Joida is a town located in the Uttara Kannada district in the Indian state of Karnataka. The town is the headquarters of the eponymous taluk. Earlier it was known as Supa taluka but as Supa village got submerged due to dam built across river Kali, Joida taluka came into existence. Joida town has a Post office, branch of nationalised banks and a Police station.
Haldipur is a village in Honnavar Taluk in Uttara Kannada District in the southern state of Karnataka, India. It is located in the Honavar taluk of Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka. A sea port is under construction.
Mavalli is a village in Bhatkal Taluk, located in the coastal Karnataka in Uttar Kannada District.
Lokur is a village in Kagwad tehsil, Belgaum district, in the state of Karnataka, India. According to Census 2011 information the location code or village code of Lokur village is 597287. It is 32 kilometres (20 mi) from the sub-district headquarters at Athni and 122 kilometres (76 mi) from the district headquarters at Belgaum. As per 2009 stats, Mangasuli is the gram panchayat of Lokur village.
Manki or Mankipura is a village in Honnavar Taluk, Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka, India. It is located on the shore of the Arabian Sea and between Goa and Mangalore, about 100 km from Karwar. It lies on NH-66 running between Mumbai and Mangalore.
Hanamasagar (Halasagar) is a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India. It is located in Vijayapur taluk, of Vijayapur district, Karnataka and is nearly 40km from the district headquarter Vijayapur. It is a small village which is a pilgrim, having the post office at Kambagi and Babaleshwar hobli.
Honnavar Taluk is one of the five coastal taluks in the district of Uttara Kannada in Karnataka, India.
Chikkankod is a village located in Honavar Tehsil of Uttara Kannada district in Karnataka, India. It is situated 13 km away from the sub-district headquarters Honnavar and 103 km away from the district headquarters Karwar. As of 2009, Chikkankod is also a gram panchayat.
Halkar is a village in Kumta Taluk, Uttara Kannada, Karnataka, India.
Nawayath Sultanate also known as Hunnur Sultanate, was a tiny kingdom on the coast of Karavali, present-day Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka. It was probably established by Nawayath merchant Hasan Nakhuda at Hospattan, the village in Honnavar. It remained a sovereign kingdom until 1340, when the Harihara-nripala, the king of the unknown kingdom of Gersoppa, who controls the eastern part of the Sultanate, established his suzerainty over Sultan Jamaluddin. Unlike most of the kingdoms of the Indian Subcontinent, it was capable of marine warfare and possessed two of the most notable ships, namely the Tarida and the Ukairi.
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