Description
Early Medieval Karnataka, Hoysala Period(c. 11th–14th century CE), Gold Fanam, 0.40grms, Obv. Maruthi/ Hanuman seated on his tail in Anjali Mudra posture, Rev. Kannada Legend Shri I Sa/ Pu Ra, Extra Fine+, Very Rare. The village of Isavoor in present-day Shikarapur Taluk, Shivamogga district, lies within a historically significant belt of early medieval Karnataka that came under the influence of the Western Chalukyas (10th–12th century CE) and later the Hoysalas (12th–14th century CE). This region formed part of an important inland corridor linking the Malnad and Maidan zones, facilitating both agrarian expansion and temple patronage. Shrines such as the Isapura (Īśvara) temple likely emerged within this broader pattern of Shaivite devotional growth, when temple institutions functioned not only as religious centers but also as focal points of land grants, local administration, and regional identity.
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