About Siruguppa
Siruguppa is a City and Taluka in Bellary district in Karnataka. In a region sometimes known as ""The land of paddy"", this City is one of the major rice exporters of the state.
The name Siruguppa is derived from two Kannada words siri (wealth) and kuppe (hoard/ pile/ heap). This region was known for its prosperity during the famed Vijayanagara Empire.
The history of the region dates back to the Mauryas. Inscriptions of king Ashoka are found in the Nittur village of the taluk. The region was subsequently ruled by many famous dynasties like Chalukyas, Vijayanagara Empire, Sultans of Bahamani, Nizams of Hyderabad.
Source : Wikipedia