Which one of the following was the capital of Hoysalas?

The Hoysala dynasty, which ruled parts of southern India (primarily present-day Karnataka) between the 11th and 14th centuries, had its regal capital at Dwarasamudra [c1][t2]. Historically known as Dwarasamudra or Dorasamudra, the city was founded in the early 11th century and is now known as Halebidu (or Halebeedu) in the Hassan district of Karnataka [t1][t5][t6]. The name 'Halebidu' literally translates to 'old capital' or 'ruined city,' a name it acquired after being ransacked and looted by the forces of the Delhi Sultanate in the 14th century [t2][t4]. While Belur (Velapuri) served as an earlier capital and religious center, Dwarasamudra remained the primary political seat during the empire's peak [t3][t4]. Other options like Badami and Malkhed were capitals of the Chalukyas and Rashtrakutas, respectively, while Somnathpur is famous for its Hoysala-era Keshava temple but was not the capital [t7].

Sources

1. [1] Exploring Society:India and Beyond ,Social Science, Class VIII . NCERT(Revised ed 2025) > Chapter 2: Reshaping India’s Political Map > THINK ABOUT IT > p. 30
2. [2] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halebidu
3. [3] https://www.britannica.com/topic/Hoysala-dynasty