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Malnad

Also known as Malenadu

Malnad is the hilly, forested and rain-soaked region of Karnataka, India, along the Western Ghats, covering parts of districts such as Shivamogga, Chikkamagaluru, Hassan and Kodagu. It is known for coffee, areca nut and spices. The Hoysala and Keladi Nayaka dynasties both rose from chiefs of the Malnad hills.

Malnad
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Hoysala EmpireFoundation, Socioeconomy, Summary

Mentioned in 2 state histories

Hoysala EmpireKeladi Nayaka kingdom

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Malnad. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/malnad
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