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Phanigiri or Dharmachakrapuram of Ikshvakus

Phanigiri: The Final Records of the Ikshvakus Dynasty: Ikshvaku | Location: Tirumalagiri, Suryapet I. The 3rd Century Foundation Source: Indian Archaeology 2010-2011 (Page 117) Excavations at Phanigiri (historically known as Dharmachakrapuram ) have yielded a fragmentary Prakrit record in Brahmi characters. Dating to the reign of Chamtamula Maharaja , the text mentions Siritagissa and concludes with the date: divasam 6 (Day 6). II. Administration and Sacred Works A limestone slab found at the site refers to the Navakaammika (Superintendent of Works). This official oversaw the construction of the Stupa and monastic structures on the "Hill of the Snake Hood." While historically part of Nalgonda, the site is now situated in the Tirumalagiri Mandal of the modern Suryapet District , Telangana. ...
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Indupur Ghatika

The Indupur Ghatika Institutional Record of the Badami Chalukya Era SOURCE: Tummeyanuru (Jogulamba Gadwal District) Inscriptions of AP, Mahabubnagar District, Vol-I (2003), pp. 1-2. DATE: Kartika Purnima (Lunar Eclipse), c. 612-642 CE. The Emperor Pulakesin II Son of Kirti Verma. Issued the grant in the sacred presence of Lord Sangamesvara . The Scholar Mabuganasvami Son of Malarevasvami; of Atreya Gotra and Apasthambasutra . A member of the Indupur Ghatika. Land Measure 25 Navaratnas Measured by the Rajamana (Royal Measure). Located on the Southern bank of the Chinteru . The Institution Indupur Ghatika ...

Nagulapalli Ghatikasthala

The 122 Panditas of Nagulapalli Vidyadana Center of the Savalakkebada Inscribed 30th January, 1050 CE State Benefactors The grant was sanctioned during the reign of Trailokyamalladeva (Somesvara I who ruled from 1042 - 1068 CE) and executed through the regional hierarchy of the Western Chalukya state. Pampa Permanadi Mahasamanta Lord of the Savalakkebada and Kasavula-70 ; the high-ranking provincial ruler under whose authority the endowment was formalized. Bibbesvara Bidina-Vritti-Pala Officer in the service of Pam...

Kolkuru Hiriyakalwa: The Great Canal by Pampa Permadi

The Hiriyakaluva of Lombalikanadu Hydraulic Lifeline of the Savalakkebada Province • Western Chalukya Empire Commissioned 1057 CE • Ramesvaram Inscription 1 Historical Record & Scope The 1057 CE Ramesvaram Inscription The 1057 CE Ramesvaram Inscription immortalizes the Hiriyakalwa (Great Canal) as a monumental state-sponsored hydraulic project. This engineering marvel diverted the Manjira River from the north, creating an economic lifeline for three major administrative divisions, supporting agriculture, education, and regional stability under Pampa Permadi's governance. Administrative Divisions ...

Alampur

Hatampura: The Sacred Core of Ayaje-300 Alampuram (Hemalapuram/Hatampuram) is a town situated in Jogulamba Gadwal district in the Indian state of Telangana. Hatampura (modern Alampur) served as the spiritual and administrative anchor for the Aize-300 or  Ayaje-300 division under Kollipake-7000 division. Its location was strategically and religiously unique, situated at the confluence of the Tungabhadra and Krishna rivers. The River Barrier: As you noted, the Tungabhadra acted as a natural boundary. While modern Kurnool Town sits on the southern bank, Hatampura (Alampur) sits on the northern bank. The Border of Districts: This river didn't just separate modern towns; it often served as the dividing line between Ayaje-300 (to the north) and the Kanne-300 or Naruvadi-500 regions (to the south and east). Accessibility: Despite the river, the places were within "easy reach," making Alampur the primary urban and religious destination for people living in the Kannesima (Kann...