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The modern state of Karnataka was created on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act. Find out detailed information on history of Karnataks.

History of Karnataka

Steeped in ancient history, Karnataka's history starts with the Mauryas. Later on the state was ruled by Satavahanas for 300 years. The modern state of Karnataka was created on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act. Earlier the state was known as State of Mysore, it was renamed Karnataka in 1973.. The grandness of the state is due to the fact that many great empires and dynasties have ruled over Karnataka. These rulers enormously increased the wealth and property of Karnataka. The state is associated with a horde of historical activities since the ancient prehistoric civilization. The earliest of recorded history dates back more than two millenniums.

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