Chikjajur
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Chikjajur is a town in Karnataka
. The town is served by a railway line. Bharamannaikanadurga is a nearby place known historically as Bharamannaika (called Bichugatti Bharamannaika) who ruled the region as early as 1455. He is the close relative of Madakari Nayaka
who ruled Chitradurga
during that period. Chikjajur later on emerged as the market centre for surrounding regions there.
Main attraction of this town is 500 year old Temple of Lord Maruthi. This temple was resurrected by Shanbhog (Village administrator) of Adnur / Adnoor Bheemappa in 1900.
The city has gained importance because of the presence of railway junction which lies between the Bangalore-Hubli line. People going to Chitradurga can get trains from Chikjajur.
Karnataka
Karnataka , the land of the Kannadigas, is a state in South West India. It was created on 1 November 1956, with the passing of the States Reorganisation Act and this day is annually celebrated as Karnataka Rajyotsava...
. The town is served by a railway line. Bharamannaikanadurga is a nearby place known historically as Bharamannaika (called Bichugatti Bharamannaika) who ruled the region as early as 1455. He is the close relative of Madakari Nayaka
Madakari Nayaka
Madakari Nayaka was the last ruler of Chitradurga, India. Nayaka lost Chitradurga in a siege of Mysore by Hyder Ali, and was slain by Ali's son Tipu Sultan....
who ruled Chitradurga
Chitradurga
Chitradurga is a town in the southern part of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is also the headquarters of Chitradurga district. Chitradurga was also known by the names Chitradurg, Chitrakaladurga, Chittaldurg. Chittaldrug was the name officially used by the British Govt.-Geography:Chitradurga is...
during that period. Chikjajur later on emerged as the market centre for surrounding regions there.
Main attraction of this town is 500 year old Temple of Lord Maruthi. This temple was resurrected by Shanbhog (Village administrator) of Adnur / Adnoor Bheemappa in 1900.
The city has gained importance because of the presence of railway junction which lies between the Bangalore-Hubli line. People going to Chitradurga can get trains from Chikjajur.