The river has been an important water source for irrigation and transportation, and it has contributed significantly to the cultural and economic growth of the area.
Kabini was ruled by dynasties like the Kadambas, Gangas, and Hoysalas, with the Heggades building temples and forts, followed by the reign of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan
British nobility and officials used the bungalows and lodges they constructed in the area for their hunting excursions
The Indian government designated Kabini as a wildlife sanctuary in the 1970s, and work was done to protect the area’s abundant biodiversity