INDIAN HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Halebidu (IAST: Haḷēbīḍ, literally “old capital, city, encampment” or “ruined city") is a town located in Hassan District, Karnataka, India. Historically known as Dwarasamudra (also Dorasamudra), Halebidu became the regal capital of the Hoysala Empire in the 11th century CE.

Detailed explanation-2: -Halebid is the present name of Dwara Samudra the ancient capital of the Hoysalas.

Detailed explanation-3: -Halebeedu (formerly known as Dwarasamudra) was the ancient capital of the Hoysalas just 17 km away from Belur. The Hoysala dynasty ruled over much of South India for close to 200 years and during this time they built spectacular temples; both Hindu as well as Jain.