| Ereyanga | |
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| Hoysala King | |
| Reign | c. 1098 – c. 1102 CE |
| Predecessor | Vinayaditya |
| Successor | Veera Ballala I |
| Spouse | Echala Devi |
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| Dynasty | Hoysala |
| Father | Vinayaditya |
| Mother | Keleyala Devi |
| Religion | Jainism |
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Ereyanga (r. 1098–1102 CE) was the son ofVinayaditya and distinguished himself as aChalukya feudatory during their campaigns againstDhara ofMalwa.[1] Though he remained theYuvaraja or crown prince for several decades, his rule as a monarch ofHoysala Empire was short. He was aJain by faith and took the title 'Vira Ganga'.[2]
Ereyanga was born to theHoysala kingVinayaditya and his wifeKeleyabbe orKeleyala Devi.[3] He was appointed theYuvaraja in 1062, and seems to have held that position for 33 years. He first distinguished himself by helpingChalukyaSomeshvara II in suppressing rebellions.[2] Ereyanga is described as a right hand to Someshvara, and was an important commander in the Chalukya army.[4] He is said to have burntDhara, a city of the king of Malwa, struck terror into theCholas, laid waste to Chakragotta and broken the king ofKalinga.[4][3]
Ereyanga had 3 sons through his wife Echala Devi[1]-Ballala,Bitti Deva and Udayaditya.[5]Ballala succeeded his grandfatherVinayaditya to the throne, but did not live long and Udayaditya died in 1123.However, Bitti Deva would go on to become one of the greatest Hoysala kings.[3]
| Preceded by | Hoysala 1098–1102 | Succeeded by |
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