A 3,000-Year Administrative Journey from Siddapuram to Modern District The history of Medak is an extraordinary journey of transformation—from a prehistoric settlement and a thriving Buddhist trade hub to a spiritual hermitage, a medieval military fortress, and finally, a modern administrative district. 1. Prehistoric & Megalithic Foundations (1000 BCE – 300 BCE) Long before recorded history, the region was inhabited by Megalithic Iron Age cultures . Archaeological sites at Edithanur have revealed prehistoric rock paintings and burial sites (cairns and stone circles), indicating that the Medak highlands have been sacred ground for over three millennia. Megalithic Iron Age Edithanur Culture 2. The Satavahana "Maha-grama" (200 BCE – 200 CE) During the Satavahana era, the landscape was dominated by Kondapur (15km from Medak town), a major regional capital and industrial emporium. Known for its massive bead...
A complete historical mapping of Telangana's administrative boundaries, from the ancient Aharas to the current 33-district system. From Asmaka to 33 Districts 1. ASMAKA ERA (700 BCE) JANAPADA Large tribal territories (e.g., Asmaka, Mulaka). No small districts yet. 2. SATAVAHANA ERA (200 BCE) AHARA First formal provinces (e.g., Asmaka-Ahara). Governed by Amatyas. 3. KAKATIYA ERA (1100 CE) NADU / SIMA / STHALA The 50-unit grid. This era defined the boundaries of modern towns like Jangaon and Mulugu. 4. QUTB SHAHI & MUGHAL ERA (1500 - 1700 CE) SARKAR / PARGANA Groupings of Nadus into Sarkars (e.g., Sarkar-e-Warangal, Sarkar-e-Khammam). Subdivided into Parganas . 5. ASAF JAHI ERA (1870 CE) ZILA / SAMSTHANAM Nizam's 10 large districts (Zilas). Samsthanams remained as feudal "micro-districts." 6. CURRENT TELANGANA (2026) 3...