These are 3 inscriptions where Gowda is used in the sense of kula/jathi. 1st img from Mandya 2nd from Chikkamagaluru 3rd from Davanagere Gowda

These are 3 inscriptions where Gowda is used in the sense of kula/jathi. 1st img from Mandya 2nd from Chikkamagaluru 3rd from Davanagere Gowda