About Veera Ballala I
Lived 1102 – 1108 (aged 5–6). Veera Ballala I was a sovereign.
Veera Ballala I succeeded Ereyanga as king of the Hoysala Empire. He was a Jain by faith. His rule was short and uneventful other than subduing the Chengalvas and the Santharas. He made some unsuccessful attempts to end the overlordship of the Western Chalukyas but was brought under control by Chalukya Vikramaditya VI.
According to Sen, his rule was from 1100 to 1110 with the capital at Belur. An alternate capital was at Halebidu. He was succeeded by his younger brother Vishnuvardhana.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Veera Ballala I?
Hoysala king
When was Veera Ballala I born?
Veera Ballala I was born in 1102.
When did Veera Ballala I die?
Veera Ballala I died in 1108.
What was Veera Ballala I's occupation?
Veera Ballala I was a sovereign.
What nationality was Veera Ballala I?
Veera Ballala I's recorded nationality: Hoysala Empire.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Veera Ballala I. https://biography.guide/veera-ballala-i/
MLA: "Veera Ballala I." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/veera-ballala-i/.
Chicago: "Veera Ballala I." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/veera-ballala-i/.
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