CHAPTER 1 Dharwad District Has Been an Inhabited District Since
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL harwad district has been an inhabited district since ancient times. Rivers like the Tungabhadra, D the Varada and the Malaprabha have helped in the settlement of human population since pre- historic times. In the history of Karnataka, the role of Dharwad district is special, yet not even a single dynasty of rulers had its permanent capital in this district. However, historically famous and rich regions like Belvola-300 and Puligere-300 were fully incorporated in this district. As such Dharwad region was the core of many a kingdoms. Hence many centres of political, religious and educational activities had developed here. Thus many important temples were built in this district. Tanks and agraharas were also developed. Hence this district evolved as a lively centre of religious, cultural and financial importance. Dharwad district lies in the catchment area of the Tungabhadra and the Malaprabha rivers. The soil has been formed due to the mixture of many types of disintegrated rocks. The two main types of forests in this region are moist deciduous forests and thorn and scrub forests. The climate of this region is comparatively good. The main profession of the people is agriculture. Many tanks and reservoirs of ancient times are useful even now. The main food crops are Jowar, Paddy and Wheat. Among the non-food crops, Cotton, Groundnut, Chillies, Sugarcane and Safflower are important. This district is famous right from the beginning for Cotton. Grapes of Dharwad, jumblums of Navilur, wild fruit (bore) of Vasana. Cashew and Mango of Malnad are also famous. This district is renowned for Cotton industry.
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