History and Archaeology of Gadag Taluka: A Study

by Shashikant Patangi*, Prof. (Dr.) Sachin Tiwari,

- Published in Journal of Advances and Scholarly Researches in Allied Education, E-ISSN: 2230-7540

Volume 13, Issue No. 2, Jul 2017, Pages 667 - 674 (8)

Published by: Ignited Minds Journals


ABSTRACT

On 24th August, 1997, ‘Gadag’ emerged as a new district. In the fields of atrs,literature, culture, spiritual and industry, Gadag has its own heritage since long back.It is also a tourist place with greenery and being visited by many nature-lovers.The temples with enthralling sculptures Basadis, ancient monuments, artists, painters, musicians of international fame, reknowned poets, writers, playwrights, actors, directors, spiritual leaders, seers, scholars, social reformers, religious pivots who take people in good path – all these have enhanced the internal richness of Gadag District.

KEYWORD

History, Archaeology, Gadag Taluka, Atrs, Literature, Culture, Spiritual, Industry, Heritage, Tourist place

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Corresponding Author Shashikant Patangi*

Research Scholar, Department of History, Swami Vivekanand University, Sagar, MP