Halebidu (literally "old city") is located in
Hassan District,
Karnataka,
India. Halebidu (which used to be called Dorasamudra or Dwarasamudra) was the regal capital of the
Hoysala Empire in the 12th century. It is home to some of the best examples of
Hoysala architecture. Most notable are the ornate Hoysaleswara and Kedareswara temples. The city got the name "Halebidu" because it was ransacked two times during the invasion of
Malik Kafur.