Stock photography, photos: Hoysaleswara Temple - India Stock photos of Halebid, India. Founded in the early 11th century as Dvarasamudra, this ancient capital of the Hoysala empire was destroyed by the armies of the Delhi Sultanate in 1311 and 1327. The famous Hoysaleswara temple, which today is the centre of attraction, however survived the destruction. The town was later renamed as Halebidu or Halebid. Photograph: © Robert Burch Click for a larger image and more information Keywords associated with this stock photo: halebid, halebid temple, temple, asia, India, Hoysala empire, Delhi Sultanate, Hoysaleswara, Dvarasamudra