[4][5] Inscriptions note that Jains settled in what is present-day Kadur during the reign of the Western Gangas.

During this period, the 14th-century, the lands around the hills of Yemmedoddi were conferred upon a dependent named Mada Nayak.

Kadave), which led him to lay the foundation of a fort, called Kad-uru (elk town).

[6] The town, which served as the headquarters of a taluk of the same name, then passed on to the hands of the Nayakas of Keladi.

Kadur taluk, along with Yagati, were then taken by the Mysore Kings, who gave it to chief of Tarikere, in return for services rendered by him.

Meanwhile, both Sakharayapatna and Panchanahalli hoblis received 1,130 millimetres (44 in) of rainfall each; highest in Kadur taluk.

Kadur lies on the old popular "BH Road" which is now a part of National Highway 69 (India)(formerly NH-206).