- The Alupa also known as Alva as an ancient ruling dynasty of India
- From circa 2nd century C.E to 15th century C.E.
- They ruled over coastal Karnataka lasted for about 1200 years.
- Common languages: Sanskrit, Tulu and Kannada.
- Religion: Hinduism and Jainism..
- Government : Monarchy
- Later they became the vassals of the Chalukyas Dynasty , Rashtrakuta Dynasty and Hoysalas Empire with the change in political scenario of Southern India.
- ·The Alvas or Alupas were a minor dynasty in Western Karnataka but the longest reigning dynasty of Tulu Nadu that ruled without interuption for almost 1000 - 1200 years over the small territory of coastal Karnataka.
- The Alupas were one of the three dynasties that issued gold coins as early as 8th century CE. The gold that used to mint coins came from trade with the Romans, Arabs and from the adjacent kingdom of Gangas. No other ancient dynasties of the south have issued that many varieties of gold coins as Alupas and Gangas did.
They built some temples in their area of rule
1. Sri Rajarajeshwari Temple, Polal
2. Sri Manjunatheshwara Temple, Kadri
3. Sri Mahishamardini Temple, Neelavara
4. Sri Panchalingeshwara Temple, Vittla
5. Sri Anantheshwara Temple, Udupi
Reference
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alupa_dynasty