In all probability they belonged to the once illustrious dynasty of Salvas who ruled The great Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagar (1509-1529) was of Tuluva lineage and his predecessor was a Salva descendent. They tried to keep Salva kings in good humour and Salvas made their presence felt throughout. Honavar and Bhatkal ports by Vijaynagar, Adilshah and Keladi kings. Middle East and European countries through Bhatkal port. Pepper and other spices were exported by shiploads to Quality horses and weaponry were imported from West and landed at Bhatkal. Of interior trade and Bhatkal was a big international trade seaport. Honnavar (a.k.a Honavar) was under the control of the Salvas. A bigĬenter of trade and commerce, the city was famous for beautiful temples, basadis and as a place of literary and cultural activities. Earlier Gersoppa was known as Nagar Bastikeri, or just Ngaire. The land was known as Haive, which was ruled by Salva dynasty for more than two centuries. Gersoppa (a.k.a Gerusoppa) was the capital of Salva kings. Now a small town on the northern banks of Sharavati River in North Kanara district of Karnataka State, this was the realization of the Portuguese after a very bad defeat they suffered at the hands of Chennabhairadevi, the We must be courteous, polite and diplomatic to win her to our side” reads a "We must deal with her, most carefully and diplomatically. Chennabhairadevi, Brave Ruler of Gersoppa (1552-1606 C.E)
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