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Lakkundi in Gadag back in the news over reported gold finds
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Gold found, age unproven: Lakkundi's Western Chalukya temples and stepwells for KPSC culture questions
Lakkundi in Gadag draws fresh attention over reported gold finds; dating awaits verification.
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What you need to know
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Lakkundi in Gadag district is back in the news after reports of another gold-related find, following an earlier hoard of ancient ornaments that came up while a house foundation was being dug.
The village is known for temples and stepwells of the Western Chalukya and Hoysala periods.
Claims about the age of the new find await verification by archaeologists.
स्रोत: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
मुख्य तथ्य
Remember these
- Lakkundi is a village in Gadag district, close to Gadag town, Karnataka.
- It is known for temples and stepwells of the Western Chalukya and Hoysala periods.
- An earlier hoard of ancient ornaments surfaced while a house foundation was being dug.
- The age of the new find is unverified until archaeologists examine it.
- Lakkundi is a centre of Western Chalukya (Kalyani Chalukya) temple art.
प्रीलिम्स · मेन्स
How the exam will ask it
प्रीलिम्स
- Lakkundi, famed for Western Chalukya temples and stepwells, lies in Gadag district of Karnataka.
- Western Chalukya architecture is associated with the Karnata Dravida style seen in the Gadag-Lakkundi region.
- Dating of an archaeological find is established through expert verification, not by initial claims.
मेन्स
GS Paper 1 (Indian heritage and culture) and Karnataka paper: chance finds at heritage sites raise the issue of ownership and protection under the Treasure Trove Act and archaeology laws. Verification and scientific dating, careful documentation and site protection are the way forward. Community awareness helps ensure finds reach the State and add to historical knowledge.
Quick recall
Answer before you reveal
Lakkundi, noted for its Western Chalukya and Hoysala-period temples and stepwells, is located in which district of Karnataka?
- Haveri
- Gadag
- Dharwad
- Koppal
उत्तर देखें
उत्तर: B — Correct: Gadag — Lakkundi is in Gadag district, close to Gadag town, and is a centre of Western Chalukya art. • Haveri — wrong: Haveri has sites such as Kaginele, but Lakkundi is not in it. • Dharwad — wrong: Dharwad is a neighbouring district, but Lakkundi does not lie in it. • Koppal — wrong: Koppal has Anegundi and Kuknur, not Lakkundi.
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