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About Belgaum
| History of Belgaum: | Belgaum ‘where history speaks! Belgaum had enjoyed the glory of being one of the places where freedom struggle was held to throw away the Britishers. Rani Chennamma, the great warrior lady of Kittur (1778-1829), Babasaheb and Sangolli Rayanna, took the initiative to make India liberal from British rule and three of them were the powerful leaders of this India’s battle for freedom occurred at Belgaum. In December 1924 the 39th meeting of Indian National Congress was organized at Belgaum under the president ship of Mahatma Gandhi.
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Due to its strategical locations, Belgaum was the chief center for the infantry troops under British rulers. Even in contemporary time, the vigorous camps built up by Britishers with their barracks, bungalows for the installation of major military strength. Belgaon is renowned for it’s an Indian Air Force training centre situated at Sambra, Airmen Training School, Commando School and School of Jungle Warfare of Indian Army.
Belgaum is one of the popular places among tousrists and reflects the perfect blend of history and modernity in present era.
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| About Belgaum: | Belgaum,the home of various Rulers
Belgaum (formerly known as Venugrama means Bamboo Village) has been the center of dynasties and kingdoms. As history describes, Belgaum had been the home of Ratta, Chalukyan, Bahmani, Vijayanagara and and Maratha empires. In the year 1686, Belgaum was taken over by the mugal emperor Aurangzeb who had ruled over the Adil Shahi the famous ruler of Bijapur. Afterwards, Hyder Ali king of Mysore ruled over the Belgaum for short span of time. Ultimately, city was retaken by the Peshwa through British assistance.
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