Question

Who was the founder of Hoysala Dynasty?
A. Bhaillama
B. Jayasimha
C. Nripa Kama II/Sala
D. Vishnugopa

Answer 1

Hint:With reference to Kannada folklore , a young man named Sala, saved his Jain guru, Sudatta, by fighting and striking dead a tiger he encountered near a temple at Angadi, of the goddess Vasantika. The word "strike" translates to "hoy" in Old Kannada, hence the name "Hoy-sala” came to existence.

Complete answer:
Let us discuss each option individually in detail to figure out the correct option.

Bhaillama: As stated in the hint, the origin of Hoysala was led by a young man named Sala and not Bhailllama. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

Jayasimha: As stated in the hint, the origin of Hoysala was led by a young man named Sala and not Jayasimha. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

Nripa Kama II/Sala: As stated in the hint, the origin of Hoysala was led by a young man named Sala who was also known as Neipakama II. Therefore, this is the correct option.

Vishnugopa: As stated in the hint, the origin of Hoysala was led by a young man named Sala and not Vishnugopa. Therefore, this is not the correct option.

Hence the correct answer is option C.

Note:The Hoysala era was a markable time for the development of art, architecture, and religion in South India. The empire is still known today for Hoysala architecture. About over a hundred surviving temples that were built during this era are all over Karnataka.
These temples include the Chennakeshava Temple, the Hoysaleswara Temple and the Chennakesava Temple. The Hoysala rulers were true admirers of the fine arts, and they encouraged literature to flourish in Kannada and Sanskrit.