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Madikeri is a hill station town in Madikeri taluk and headquarters of Kodagu district in Karnataka, India.
The history of Madikeri is related to the history of Kodagu. From the 2nd to the 6th century AD, the northern part of Kodagu was ruled by Kadamba Dynasty, Kadambas. The southern part of Kodagu was ruled by Gangas from the 4th to the 11th century. After defeating the Gangas in the 11th century, Cholas became the rulers of Kodagu. In the 12th century, the Cholas lost Kodagu to the Hoysalas. Kodagu fell to the Vijayanagara Empire, Vijayanagar kings in the 14th century.
After their fall, the local chieftains like Karnambahu (''Palegars'') started ruling their areas directly. They were defeated by Haleri Dynasty founder Veeraraju, (Nephew of Ikkeri Sadashiva Nayaka who were descendants of Talakadu Ganga Dynasty). In the year 1700 AD Ikkeri Somashekara Nayaka gifted Puttur and Amara Sullia Magnes of Tulunadu to Haleri Kings.
Descendants of Veeraraju who are known as "Kodagu Kingdom, Haleri Dynasty" ruled Kodagu from 1600 to 1834 AD. Haleri king Mudduraja built the Fort in Madikeri and made it as their capital. Mudduraja, the third Haleri king started leveling the land around Madikeri and built a fort in the year 1681. Madikeri Fort which was original built of mud and was replaced by Tipu Sultan. Kodagu became a part of British India after 1834 AD.
P.A. Mohideen is the Municipal President of the city of Madikeri.
Ground Water Information Booklet
Ministry of Water Resources, 2007. Retrieved 23 June 2011. With the onset of the south-west monsoon, the temperature decreases in June and the weather becomes chilly. The lowest temperature recorded is .
Madikeri.org: Portal on Madikeri and Coorg
Madikeri: History and Architecture
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Etymology
Madikeri was known as ''Muddu Raja Keri'', which meant Mudduraja's town, was named after the prominent Haleri king Mudduraja who ruled Kodagu from 1633 to 1687. From 1834, during the British Raj, it was called ''Mercara''. It was later renamed to Madikeri by the Mysore State, Government of Mysore.History
The history of Madikeri is related to the history of Kodagu. From the 2nd to the 6th century AD, the northern part of Kodagu was ruled by Kadamba Dynasty, Kadambas. The southern part of Kodagu was ruled by Gangas from the 4th to the 11th century. After defeating the Gangas in the 11th century, Cholas became the rulers of Kodagu. In the 12th century, the Cholas lost Kodagu to the Hoysalas. Kodagu fell to the Vijayanagara Empire, Vijayanagar kings in the 14th century.
After their fall, the local chieftains like Karnambahu (''Palegars'') started ruling their areas directly. They were defeated by Haleri Dynasty founder Veeraraju, (Nephew of Ikkeri Sadashiva Nayaka who were descendants of Talakadu Ganga Dynasty). In the year 1700 AD Ikkeri Somashekara Nayaka gifted Puttur and Amara Sullia Magnes of Tulunadu to Haleri Kings.
Descendants of Veeraraju who are known as "Kodagu Kingdom, Haleri Dynasty" ruled Kodagu from 1600 to 1834 AD. Haleri king Mudduraja built the Fort in Madikeri and made it as their capital. Mudduraja, the third Haleri king started leveling the land around Madikeri and built a fort in the year 1681. Madikeri Fort which was original built of mud and was replaced by Tipu Sultan. Kodagu became a part of British India after 1834 AD.
P.A. Mohideen is the Municipal President of the city of Madikeri.
Demographics
India census, Madikeri had a population of 33,381. Males constitute 57.2% of the population and females 42.8%. Madikeri had an average literacy rate of 85%, higher than the national average of 69.3: male literacy was 83%, and female literacy 80%. 11% of the population was under 6 years of age.Geography and climate
Madikeri features a tropical highland climate as it has an elevation of . Madikeri is located at . Madikeri lies in the Western Ghats and is a popular hill station. The nearest cities are Hassan, Karnataka, Hassan to the north, Mangalore, Mangaluru to the west, and Mysore, Mysuru to the east. Kannur from Kerala is about away. The nearest international airport is Kannur International Airport which is away. The mean daily minimum temperature is lowest in January at about . Maximum temperature in summer is around .Ministry of Water Resources, 2007. Retrieved 23 June 2011. With the onset of the south-west monsoon, the temperature decreases in June and the weather becomes chilly. The lowest temperature recorded is .
Tourist Attraction
* Raja's Seat * Sri Omkareshwara Temple * Madikeri Fort * Gaddide (Raja's Tomb) * General Thimmaiah War Museum * Abbey Falls * Mandalpatti view pointSee also
* Hassan, Karnataka, Hassan * Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences * Mangalore * Sakleshpur * Kodava people, Kodava * TalakaveriReferences
External links
*Madikeri.org: Portal on Madikeri and Coorg
Madikeri: History and Architecture
{{Authority control Articles containing potentially dated statements from 2001 All articles containing potentially dated statements Kodava people Kodava Takk Cities and towns in Kodagu district Populated places in the Western Ghats Tourism in Karnataka Hill stations in Karnataka Hills of Karnataka Former capital cities in India Geography of Kodagu district Tourist attractions in Kodagu district