Every district of this division has rich ancient history. Pre-historic relics can be seen here. In the beginning of the historical period, this area was under the rule of Mauryas. Then, it became part of Shatavahana rule. Many inscriptions of Ashoka are found here. During 8th century, Rashtrakuta Kings ruled here. Manyaketa, the capital city of Rashtrakutas is the present day Manyaketa of Kalaburagi district. After them, Kalayana Chalukyas ruled over this area. BasavaKalyana was their capital city. Hampi of Ballari district was the capital city of Vijayanagara Kings. The historic Vachana movement led by Basavanna took place in Basavakalyana which is part of Kalaburagi Division. Later, during medieval period, the Bahamani Kings came to power. Kalaburagi was their capital city. After the decline of Bahamani and Vijayanagara rulers, Kalaburagi came under the rule of the Hyderabad Nizam. The Hyderabad became part of independent India in 1948. During the reorganization of states in 1956, Kalaburagi, Bidar and Raichur districts, which were part of Hyderabad Nizam, were added to Karnataka state. Kalaburagi is the headquarters of Kalaburagi Division. Ballari which was part of Madras State was added to Karnataka state. Many Palegaras became powerful after the decline of Vijayanagara and Bahamani sultans. Among them, Palegaras of Harapanahalli, Sandur, Jarimale and Surapura are well known. After the death of Krishnappa Nayaka of Surapura, his son Venkatappa Nayaka came to power. As he was aware of the first war of Indian Independence, he waged war against the British. But, the British captured Venkatappa Nayaka and imprisoned him. British gifted Surapura to Hyderabad Nizam. Like this, Bidar, Kalaburagi and Raichur became part of Hyderbad Nizam’s state. They were merged into Karnataka in 1956.
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