Mythological associations

According to Hindu mythology, the region covering Mangalore was a part of the Parashurama Shristi, the coastal belt reclaimed from the sea by the legendary sage Parashurama. As for other mythological associations, Rama was the Lord of Tulu Nadu during the days of the Ramayana. Sahadeva, the youngest of the Pandavas, was the Governor of this place during the days of the Mahabharatha. The Pandavas lived in Banavasi during their exile visiting Sarapady near Mangalore. Arjuna, the hero of Mahabharata also appears to have visited this place when he travelled from Gokarna to Adur near Kasargod. It was the land of enchantment of Sahyadri mountains, where the great sages Kanva, Vysa,Vashista, Vishvamitra and others spent their days of meditation.

The Sultan Battery in Mangalore built in 1784 by Tippu Sultan to prevent English warships from entering the Gurupura River. It is situated in Boloor, 6 Km. away from Mangalore City Bus Stand. It was built in Black Stones. The remaining part of the fort is called as Tippu's well.