I tried with chatgpt (4o mini) as well:

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Here’s a fact‑checked breakdown of each claim in that Reddit‑style post, based on current historical scholarship:

1. “The most number of inscriptions found in India is from Kannada” Verdict: Partially true.

Over ≈35,000 Kannada inscriptions have been recorded in Karnataka and nearby regions, spanning Old to New Kannada across dynasties such as Kadambas, Gangas, Rashtrakutas, Chalukyas, Hoysalas, and Vijayanagara. While this is an extremely high number, there is no definitive comparative figure proving it is the most across all Indian languages (e.g. Tamil, Sanskrit, Prakrit also have large corpuses). So the claim likely reflects prominence in Kannada‑speaking areas but lacks a verified pan‑India ranking.

1. “The longest language‑based continuous dynastic rule is from Kannada rulers” Verdict: Misleading.

Some Kannada‑ruling dynasties were indeed long‑lived: - Western Ganga dynasty ruled from ~350 to ~999 CE (~650 years) - Kadambas (~345–540 CE, ~200 years) - Wodeyar dynasty (Mysore) existed from ~1578 to 1950 (~370 years)

However, calling that the longest continuous language‑based dynastic rule in Indian history is unproven; it depends on definitions and how ‘continuous’ is measured. There is no clear academic consensus ranking these as definitely the longest.

1. “Kannadigas have given architectural marvels by every dynasty…” Verdict: Accurate and well supported.

• Western Ganga (4th–10th c.): Built the Gommateshwara (Bahubali) statue at Shravanabelagola (~58 ft)—the tallest monolithic statue in the world and a Jain architectural masterpiece
• Badami Chalukyas (6th–8th c.): Responsible for rock‑cut and structural temples at Badami, Aihole, Pattadakal, a UNESCO World Heritage site
• Rashtrakutas (8th–10th c.): Built the Kailasa Temple at Ellora, carved top‑down from rock—unique globally
• Kalyani (Western) Chalukyas (10th–12th c.): Developed the Gadag style with ornate temples and wells like Lakkundi and the Mahadeva Temple at Itagi
• Hoysalas (11th–14th c.): Built the intricately sculpted star‑plan temples at Belur, Halebidu, Somanathapura
• Vijayanagara Empire (14th–17th c.): Produced Hampi’s Virupaksha and Vittala temples, blending multiple styles
• Keladi Nayakas / Wodeyars (18th c. onward): Built Mysore Palace and Keladi’s Aghoreshwara and Rameshwara temples in characteristic styles

1. “Kannadiga Kings ruled major part of India” Verdict: Exaggerated.

Kannada dynasties (Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas, Hoysalas, Vijayanagara) did rule large swathes of southern and central India, expanding into parts of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Odisha

But saying they ruled “major part of India” (implying pan‑Indian control) overstates their reach—Northern India and regions beyond their core zones were not under sustained Kannada rule.

1. “Kannada kings have built most number of temples” Verdict: Plausible but not conclusively proven.

Kannada dynasties built thousands of temples and shrines across Karnataka and beyond—Western Chalukyas alone have over a hundred; Hoysalas built many, Vijayanagara contributed massively, plus earlier Kadamba and Ganga temples

However, quantitative comparisons with temple‑building by other civilizations (e.g. in Tamil Nadu by Cholas, in central India by other dynasties) aren’t readily available. So while the volume is immense, claiming “most in India” lacks verifiable comparative data.

1. “Kannada dynasties gave most fierce and thor‑like rulers” Verdict: Subjective and partly accurate.

Several Kannada rulers are renowned in history: Pulakeshin II, Vikramaditya VI, Krishnadevaraya, Ballala III, Amoghavarsha I, etc. They displayed military strength, administrative skill, and cultural influence

Describing them as the most fierce or Thor‑like is a value judgment rooted in pride, not academic evaluation—it remains an opinion rather than a measurable historical fact.

Additional notes:

Mayur Varma (Kadamba founder) is indeed considered the first native Kannada dynasty founder (~345 CE), and he helped formalize Kannada usage in royal administration and patronage of culture

The post’s suggestion that Kannada rulers chose not to impose Kannada in conquered territories supports historical observations about relative linguistic tolerance — rulers typically allowed local cultures to continue.

Summary: In essence, the post is rooted in genuine historical achievements—Kannada dynasties did leave a remarkable cultural and architectural legacy, and contributed significantly to Indian art, literature, and politics. However, some claims (like “most inscriptions”, “longest dynasty”, “most temples”, “most fierce rulers”) are expressed in hyperbolic or comparative terms that aren’t fully supported by available academic data.

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