sentences:  The Western Ganga kings showed benevolent tolerance to all faiths but are most famous for their patronage towards Jainism resulting in the construction of fine monuments in such places as Shravanabelagola and Kambadahalli.The kings of this dynasty encouraged the fine arts due to which literature in Kannada and Sanskrit flourished.9th century Kannada writings refer to King Durvinita of 6th century as an early writer in Kannada language prose.