According to local legends, it is believed to be the place where the Pandavas spent the thirteenth year of their exile.

[7] Hanagal is also known for Agnihotra (three Kunda shroutagni) which was practised by Shrotriya Samrat Brahmashri Chayanayaji—Girishastri Kashikar—for seven generations till 1973.

[9] The Chalukyas built temples in the Gadag architectural style, from grey-green coloured chloritic schist.

[5] On 14 July 1800, English forces took Hangal from Dhoondia Punt Gocklah, a Marhatta rebel deserter.

Srinivas Mane of Indian National Congress party is the MLA representing the Hangal (Vidhana Sabha constituency) since 2 November 2021.

The town can be reached from Bengaluru via Chitradurga and Haveri and from Dharwad via Hubli and Shiggaavi.

The nearest rail head is at Haveri (railway station code HVR).

[16] The outer walls are designed with miniature shikaras of both Dravidian and Nagara style.

Nearby is the ramal, an octagonal piece of stone in a corbelled lotus shape.

There are memorial stones carved with religious (Mastigallu) and military (Veeragallu) scenes.

The Jain temple in the Hangal fort is located on the premises of the department of horticulture.

The sculptural decoration included flowers, garlands, torana, animals, birds and deities.

The square panels show carved serpents with intertwined tails, animals, musicians, and foliage.