Karnataka has an exciting history. The written history of Karnataka returns to the Ramayana and Mahabharatha sagas. The capital of "vaali" and "Sugriva" referenced in the Ramayana is said to be Hampi. Karnataka is referenced in the Mahabharatha as "Karnata Desha." Historically, the district was additionally called "Kuntala Rajya." Karnataka was likewise part of the Dakshinapatha (southern area) which is referenced in numerous Indian sagas. Vatapi, related with the sage Agastya, is related to Badami in Bagalkot region. Karnataka is arranged on the western edge of the Deccan level. It neighbors Maharashtra and Goa toward the north, Andhra Pradesh toward the east, Telangana toward the upper east, and Tamil Nadu and Kerala toward the south. On the west it opens out on the Arabian Sea. This state lying in the southern piece of India has been under the standard of a few lines that have molded its history. It has been attacked by various rulers at various purposes of time ever. Because of the impact of different rulers and lines Karnataka wound up enhanced with their unmistakable culture and qualities. In the old occasions Karnataka was known as Karunadu which implies hoisted land or high level. The historical backdrop of Karnataka can be followed back to the ancient days. The pre-noteworthy culture of Karnataka was altogether different from that of the northern piece of India. Amid the pre-noteworthy occasions the hand-hatchet culture was pervasive in Karnataka. This culture was like the pre-notable culture of Africa. The utilization of iron was known to the occupants of Karnataka even before 1200 B.C. This was far sooner than when the occupants of North India came to think about the utilization of iron.. Hence, the present study prepared to give a brief about the dynasties of Karnataka.