Karnataka
Karnataka is a state in Deccan (South Asia) that has existed since 1956 CE. The timeline colours it by the language of its rulers: Dravidian (Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam).
Formed in 1956 as Mysore State by uniting Kannada-speaking districts, and renamed Karnataka in 1973. Its capital Bengaluru grew into the technology hub of India.
See Karnataka on the interactive timeline
Facts
- Dates
- 1956 CE to the present
- Duration
- 69 years
- Type
- State
- Region
- Deccan, South Asia
- Language of its rulers
- Dravidian
- Capital
- Bengaluru
Came from
Events in South Asia during its time
- Bangladesh Liberation War
- Soviet intervention in Afghanistan
- India and Pakistan test nuclear weapons
- Indian Ocean tsunami
- Taliban retake Kabul
Neighbours in South Asia
- Republic of India
- Kingdom of Nepal
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh
- Portuguese Goa
- Kingdom of Sikkim
- Kingdom of Bhutan
- Rajasthan
- Tamil Nadu
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
- Ethiopian Empire (Solomonic dynasty)
- Portuguese Empire
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Haiti
- Commonwealth of Australia
- Indonesia
- People's Republic of China
- Soviet Union
- Soviet Union
Questions
When did Karnataka exist?
1956 CE to the present, about 69 years.
Where was Karnataka?
Deccan, in South Asia. Its capital was Bengaluru.
What language did the rulers of Karnataka speak?
Dravidian. This family includes Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Malayalam.
What came before Karnataka?
Kingdom of Mysore.