Mangalore, Karnataka

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The main port city of Karnataka, Mangalore is known for its beaches and temples. The city is full of tiled-roof houses, made of local hard red clay, Mangalore tiles. The landscape is full of coconut palm trees.

Mangalore city was named after the local deity Mangaladevi. The city was the capital of Alupa dynasty till 14th century. In 1,520 AD, the Portuguese took over Mangalore from Vijaynagara rulers.