Description:
Dharwad The Dharwad region is located in the state of Karnataka in southern India. The region is known for its cotton and silk industries. The name Dharwad is derived from the Sanskrit word dhar meaning 'dark' and wad meaning 'hill'. The region was originally inhabited by the Badaga people. The Dharwad region was part of the Satavahana empire. The region came under the rule of the Chalukya dynasty in the 6th century. The region was later ruled by the Rashtrakuta dynasty. The region came under the rule of the Vijayanagara empire in the 15th century. The region was later ruled by the Mughal Empire. The region came under the rule of the British Raj in the mid-19th century. The region was later divided into the Dharwad District and the Bagalkot District. The Dharwad District was later divided into the Dharwad North and the Dharwad South District. The Bagalkot District was later divided into the Bagalkot North and the Bagalkot South District. The Dharwad region is home to the Dharwad Brahmin community. The region is also home to the Kannada language. The region is home to a variety of customs and traditions.
