Koppal district is an administration district in the Karnataka state.  Previously, Koppal was known as 'Kopana Nagara'.  Hampi, being a World heritage center, covers some areas of Koppal District.  Anegundi is one of the famous travel destination.

Koppal History

Koppal is a district headquarters of earliest Kopana and a major holy place of the Jainas.  Palkigundu is portrayed as the Indrakila parvata of epic fame, and there is an prehistoric Shiva temple called the Male Malleshwara.  There are two Ashokan inscriptions at Palkigundu and Gavimatha.  It was the capital of a branch of Shilaharas under the Chalukya's of Kalyan.  In Shivaji's era it was one of the eight prants or revenue divisions of Southern Maratha Country.  During India's First War of Independence, Mundari Bheema Rao and Hammige Kenchanagouda died fighting the British here in June 1858.  Kinhal which is located 13 km away from Koppal is also famous for its traditional colorful lacquer ware work.

Koppal Tourism  

Mahadeva Temple at Itagi in the Koppal district, 1112 CE, is best example of Karnata-Dravida expression with a nagara superstructure.  Most prominent temples from this period is the Mahadeva Temple at Itagi in the Koppal district, the Kasivisvesvara Temple at Lakkundi in the Gadag district, and the Mallikarjuna Temple at Kuruvatti and the Kallesvara Temple at Bagali, both in the Davangere district.  Other monuments notable for their craftsmanship include the Siddhesvara Temple at Haveri in the Haveri district, the Amrtesvara Temple at Annigeri in the Dharwad district, the Sarasvati Temple in Gadag, and the Dodda Basappa Temple at Dambal, both in the Gadag district.

Tourist Places In Koppal
Mahadeva Temple
Kuknur
Anegundi
Itagi
Kinnal
Kanakagiri
Koppal
Koppal Fort
Munirabad
Pura