Hassan

:For alternate meanings, see Hassan (disambiguation).

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Hassan is the city and district in the Indian state of Karnataka. The town is home to the Master Control Facility of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).

Related Topics:
India - Karnataka - Indian Space Research Organisation

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The town of Hassan dates from the eleventh century, during the Hoysala dynasty, which lasted from the eleventh till the fourteenth century. Their capital was at Dwarasamundra (Dwaravati-pura), the ruins of which are still to be seen scattered round the town of Halebid. The earlier kings professed the Jain faith, but the finest temples were dedicated to Shiva by the later monarchs of the line. While they were at the zenith of their power the whole of southern India acknowledged their sway.Hassan is known for its stone quarries rich with granite stones.

Related Topics:
Hoysala - Halebid - Jain - Faith - Shiva

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