Malavalli is a town and taluka located in the Mandya district of Karnataka, India. It serves as a local administrative center within the state.
The history of Malavalli dates back to March 27, 1799, during the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War. The Battle of Malavalli was fought between the Mysore Army led by Tippu Sultan and the British East India Company forces under the leadership of Arthur Wellesley. Local residents are noted for fighting fiercely in the conflict.