- Kumara Rama
Kumara Rama is a revered as a central figure in the history of
Karnataka State prior to the establishment of theVijayanagar Empire . Kumara Rama was the son of the KingKampila Raya ofKummata Durga or Hosamaledurga. Kummata Durga is a small town inBellary district of Karnataka.As Prince
Kumara Rama(1290-1320), was an ideal prince and an embodiment of virtues, who stood by his father in waging relentless wars against the
Kakatiya dynasty ofWarangal ,Hoysala Veeraballalas, andMuhammad bin Tughlaq . Kumara Rama died at a very young age battling theMuslim armies ofTughlaq .Personal life
Kumara Rama falls in love with an aboriginal girl who later becomes his father's wife due to some circumstances. Though Rama takes this development as a fall out of destiny, the lady does not reconcile to her fate and tries to seduce Rama to be with her. But
Rama stands out for morals and will be humiliated by his mother. Then he becomes the victim of his lover's tricks and Kampila Raja orders for his execution. But his look-alike brother Chenig Rama sacrifices his life for him and then Rama wages battle against the onslaught ofTughlaq 's army. He dies in the battle as a valiant fighter and his dignity is restored even in his death. kumara rama is the embodiment of kannada culture and tradition which sees women in high esteem and respect.Movie
A
Kannada movie was made in honour of the exploits of Kumara Rama called as Gandugali Kumara Rama.Shivaraj Kumar , the popular Kannada actor proytrayed the role of Kumara Rama.External links
* [http://www.nowrunning.com/film/review.asp?movieNo=3036 Movie]
* [http://www.karnataka.com/history/ Karnataka History]
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