User:Dineshkannambadi
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Hi. I am Dinesh Kannambadi. I was born and brought up in Bangalore, Karnataka. I am a microchip designer (microprocessor) and an Electronics Engineer by education. The surname Kannambadi is from "Annay Kannambadi" in Hassan district from where my ancestors hail, not Kannambadi Katte in Mysore district. I am a U.S citizen and have been living in the U.S.A. since 1988 when I left India for graduate studies. My interests are History (especially of Karnataka and Kannada language), Wildlife Photography, birding (including educating myself about habitats, animal behaviour etc). Travelling the back roads of Karnataka, exploring well known and lesser known temples, understanding the various architectural styles, sculptural details and history of the kingdoms that originated there, soaking in the culture and talking to locals are favourite hobbies. I have travelled to most of the wildlife sanctuaries in Southern Karnataka and in East Africa in persuit of wildlife. Currently number of species of birds I have spotted is about 375 and the number of species of mammals exceeds 50 and growing. While in the U.S. I spend time birding and reading history books I purchased in India.
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[edit] My references
- John Keay, History of India, 2000, Grove publications, New York, ISBN 0-8021-3797-0
- Dr. Suryanath U. Kamat, A Concise history of Karnataka from pre-historic times to the present, Jupiter books, MCC, Bangalore, 2001 (Reprinted 2002) OCLC: 7796041
- Prof K.A. Nilakanta Sastri, History of South India, From Prehistoric times to fall of Vijayanagar, 1955, OUP, New Delhi (Reprinted 2002), ISBN 019560686-8
- New Light on Hampi, Recent research in Vijayanagara, edited by John M. Fritz and George Michell, MARG, 2001, ISBN 81-85026-53-X
- Dr. Romila Thapar, The Penguin History of Early India, From Origin to 1300 AD., 2003, Penguin, New Delhi, ISBN 0-14-302989-4
- Gerard Foekema, A Complete Guide To Hoysala Temples, 1996, Abhinav, ISBN 81-7017-345-0
- K.V. Ramesh, Chalukyas of Vatapi, 1984, Agam Kala Prakashan, Delhi ISBN 3987-10333 .
- R. Narasimhacharya, History of Kannada Literature, 1988, Asian Educational Services, New Delhi, Madras,1988 ISBN 81-206-0303-6.
- Hampi, A Travel Guide, Department of Tourism, India, Good Earth publication, New Delhi 2003 ISBN 81-877801-7-7
- George M. Moraes (1931), The Kadamba Kula, A History of Ancient and Medieval Karnataka, Asian Educational Services, New Delhi, Madras, 1990 ISBN 81-206-0595-0
- Malini Adiga (2006), The Making of Southern Karnataka: Society, Polity and Culture in the early medieval period, AD 400-1030, Orient Longman, ISBN 81 250 2912 5
- Pandit Bisheshwar Nath Reu (1933), History of The Rashtrakutas (Rathodas), Publication scheme, Jaipur, (Reprinted 1997) ISBN 81-86782-12-5
- Altekar, Anant Sadashiv (1934), The Rashtrakutas And Their Times; being a political, administrative, religious, social, economic and literary history of the Deccan during C. 750 A.D. to C. 1000 A.D, Oriental Book Agency, Poona, OCLC 3793499
[edit] FA contributions
- Chalukya dynasty
(FAC Discussion) - Hoysala Empire (FAC Discussion)
- Vijayanagara Empire (FAC Discussion)
- Hoysala architecture (FAC Discussion)
- Western Chalukya Empire (FAC Discussion)
[edit] DYK/OTD contributions
[edit] Pages I have created
[edit] Empires and Kingdoms
Keladi Nayaka, Seuna dynasty (also known as Yadava Dynasty of Devagiri), Nayakas of Chitradurga, Alupas
[edit] Historical places
Lakkundi, Ancient City of Vijayanagara, Life in Vijayanagar Empire, Kambadahalli,
Belavadi, Balligavi, Mahakuta Pillar
[edit] Great Kings and Persons
Veera Ballala II, Veera Ballala III, Bijjala II, Krishna II, Indra III,
Krishna III, Sripurusha, Shivamara II, Butuga II, Chavundaraya, Durvinita,
Mayurasharma, Tuluva Narasa Nayaka, Ruvari Malithamma
[edit] General History
Origin of Vijayanagar empire, Origin of Rashtrakuta Dynasty, Karnataka Literature, Vijayanagar Architecture,
Vijayanagara Empire Literature, Badami Chalukya Architecture, Hoysala literature, Kavirajamarga,
Western Chalukya literature, Western Chalukya Society, Society of the Hoysala Empire, Hoysala administration,
Economy of the Hoysala Empire, Karnata Empire, Rashtrakuta literature, Society of Rashtrakuta empire of Manyakheta
Economy of Rashtrakuta empire of Manyakheta, Political history of medieval Karnataka
[edit] Nature
[edit] Famous People
Haridasa, Sripadaraya, Vadirajatirtha, Naraharitirtha, Sri Ponna, Adikavi Pampa, Ranna,
Janna, Shivakotiacharya, Amarashilpi Jakanachari, P.B. Desai, B.A. Saletore
[edit] My contributions
[edit] Empires and Kingdoms
Kadamba Dynasty, Western Ganga Dynasty, Rashtrakuta Dynasty, Kalachuri
[edit] Historical places
Hampi,Belur, Halebidu, Somanathapura, Pattadakal, Aihole, Amritapura, Doddagaddavalli
Nuggehalli, Shravanabelagola
[edit] Famous Temples
Chennakesava Temple, Hoysaleswara temple, Chennakesava Temple at Somanathapura
[edit] Great Kings
Vikramaditya VI, Pulakesi II, Krishnadevaraya, Harihara Raya I, Bukka Raya I
Vishnuvardhana, Veera Ballala II, Veera Ballala III, Krishna I
Govinda III, Dhruva Dharavarsha, Amoghavarsha I, Deva Raya II
[edit] General History
The great Karnataka Expansion, Kannada, Hoysala architecture, Battle of Talikota
[edit] Nature
Bandipur National Park, Rangantittu Bird Sanctuary, Biligirirangan Hills Nagarahole, Western Ghats
[edit] Karnataka Places
Chikmagalur district, Hassan district, Mandya district, Uttara Kannada district,Chitradurga district, Shimoga district,
Karnataka, Bangalore
[edit] Famous People
Jayatirtha, Vyasatirtha,Purandaradasa, Kanakadasa, List of people from Karnataka, Akka Mahadevi
[edit] India
[edit] Well Done!
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The Photographer's Barnstar | |
| For your beautiful original photographs of Karnataka temples - Parthi 20:10, 1 August 2006 (UTC) |
[edit] A small token of appreciation of your phenomenal work
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The Tireless Contributor Barnstar | |
| Hi Dinesh, I am thankful and greatly appreciate the phenomenal work you have done(and continue to do) on Kannada, Karnataka, Kannadiga related pages. As a small token of my appreciation I hand you this barnstar which was long overdue. Keep up the GREAT work. Sirigannadam Gelge! Sarvagnya 04:06, 25 August 2006 (UTC) |
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The Tireless Contributor Barnstar | |
| For your tireless contributions on making Chalukya dynasty a featured article and for your excellent contributions in lot more articles on South Indian history. KNM Talk 16:46, 22 November 2006 (UTC) |
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The Epic Barnstar | |
| "Wow!". Here's another barnstar from me. A new 'variety' for your page :) Sarvagnya 02:52, 25 November 2006 (UTC) |
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The Epic Barnstar | |
| For a fantastic collaborative effort in Hoysala Empire I award you this epic barnstar BostonMA talk 14:17, 3 December 2006 (UTC) |
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One more barnstar for your work on Karnataka-related topics, as well as for your efforts to get Chalukya dynasty to featured status. - --ashwatha 08:49, 8 December 2006 (UTC) |
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The Epic Barnstar | |
| Awarded to Dineshkannambadi by deeptrivia on behalf of WikiProject Indian history for outstanding contributions to articles related to Indian history. deeptrivia (talk) 06:51, 24 December 2006 (UTC) |
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The Epic Barnstar | |
| Epic Barnstar for your phenomenal effort and tireless contributions in articles relating to History of Karnataka. Hoping to see more FAs from you.Naveen (talk) 06:25, 31 December 2006 (UTC) |
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The Black Cross of St. Declan | |
| You, Dineshkannambadi, are awarded the Black Cross of St. Declan for going medieval on our asses with your excellent work on articles of Dark Ages and Middle Ages interest. De réir a chéile a thógtar na caisleáin - "It takes time to build castles" Ciarán of Clonmacnoise 05:59, 8 January 2007 (UTC) |
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The FA Barnstar | |
| For your wonderful featured article Vijayanagara Empire and the past two FAs(Chalukyas and Hoysala empires) in Indian history category. Wish you work on Kakatiya Empire one day. mlpkr 12:49, 31 January 2007 (UTC) |
I =Nichalp «Talk»=, award you this medal for getting South Indian empires on the featured chart. May you feature many more empires. Regards, =Nichalp «Talk»= 12:05, 21 February 2007 (UTC)
Congratulations on raising Hoysala architecture to FA status. Kind regards --Mcginnly | Natter 13:13, 5 March 2007 (UTC)
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The Tireless Contributor Barnstar | |
| Kannada articles are becoming featured as an amazing rate. You deserve this for playing such a large part! GizzaChat © 11:56, 30 March 2007 (UTC) |
