Tag: Portuguese

  • Akhilandeshwari Temple of Ikkeri and the Triumph Over Portuguese Adversity

    Akhilandeshwari Temple of Ikkeri and the Triumph Over Portuguese Adversity

    The Portuguese-Vijayanagar War of 1558 stands as a pivotal moment in Indian history, marking a significant setback for a European colonial power on Indian soil. The conflict holds a crucial place in the foreign relations of the Vijayanagara empire. Initially, the Portuguese were not only major trading partners but also military allies. However, unforeseen events […]

  • Rich legacy of Mangalore Old Bunder

    Rich legacy of Mangalore Old Bunder

        The seaport is at the mouth of two rivers one from the north and the other  Nethravathi which runs southern from the ullal and stands beyond the bay of salt water.   Mangalore also called Mangaluru by canarese, Kodial by Konkans, Kudla by the native Tuluvas, which means the confluence of two rivers. […]