Perspective Plan - DPEP - II Dharwad District (Karnataka)

Abstract

From Introduction: Available evidence show that Dharwad district was inhabited by people from early paleolithic age. A few places of antiquarian interest and several sites of historical importance are found in the district. Epics and puranas refer to this part of the country as a part of Kuntal Desha. Lakkundi which is situated in Gadag-taluka is identified with the place which is described in the ancient records as Dhasharathi Vinimrita Mahagrama. Ron was known as Dronapur which was named after Dronachar; the great guru of the Pandavas and the Kauravas. Hangal is identified with Viratekote and Viratanagari, the place where the pandavas spent the last part of their unknown forest life.