History of the Khaljis, A.D. 1290–1320 c12.12

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⁴ The derivation of the name of Dwarsamudra is not clear. Mr. Rice would connect it with Devarpuri mentioned in a legend which traces the Hoysalas to a mythical person Sālā. Mr. Krishna Shastri believes that the Hoysala capital must have been so named after its founder who was called either Dhara or Dora. The modern name Halbeid (old capital) was perhaps applied to it after the seat of government was transferred thence to Tiruvannamalai by Ballāla III. *Arch. Sur. Rep.* 1907-08 note p. 235.