 The Hoysalas employed many noted architects and artisans who developed a new architectural tradition, which art critic Adam Hardy called the "Karnata Dravida" tradition.The Hoysala Empire and its capital was invaded, plundered and destroyed in the early 14th century by Malik Kafur, a commander of the Delhi Sultanate ruler Alauddin Khalji.Belur and Halebidu became the target of plunder and destruction in 1326 CE by another Delhi Sultanate army.