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The Janumpalli Legacy The Rise of the Nayaks and the Wanaparthy Samsthanam 440 Square Miles | 150 Villages | 29 Hamlets | Population: 81,000+ The history of the Janumpalli Family (1512 CE - 1948 CE) represents one of the most enduring political lineages in the Deccan. Originally local chieftains, their domain evolved from a small fiefdom into the Samsthan of Sugur , and finally into the Wanaparthy Samsthanam under the Asaf Jahi Nizams. Located in the Mahbubnagar zilla (currently Wanaparthy district) of Telangana, the Samsthanam was renowned for its military prowess, administrative sophistication, and cultural patronage. I. The Janumpalli Chieftaincy (c. 1510 – 1565) The formative years under the Vijayanagara Empire, marked by the family's migration and establishment as local Nayaks and Poligars in the Sugur region. Raja Veera Krishna Reddy (1512 AD - 1540 CE) ...

🏛️ Wanaparthy Palace (Mustafa Mahal): Seat of the Wanaparthy Samsthanam 640 sq miles Estate | Collector’s Office | Legacy of the Janumpally Rajas | Telangana 📍 Wanaparthy Palace , also known as Mustafa Mahal , is a historic palace located in Wanaparthy town, Wanaparthy district, Telangana . It was the seat of the Wanaparthy Samsthanam (princely state), ruled by the Janumpally dynasty. The palace was built following the advice of a Muslim saint, from which it derives the name “Mustafa Mahal”. The estate once covered an area of 640 square miles . Today, the palace houses the Collector’s office and the Collector’s Camp Office . The Wanaparthy Samsthanam traced its origins to the 14th century, when local chieftains established ascendancy after the fall of the Kakatiya dynasty. The Rajas of Wanaparthy were closely associated with the Qutb Shahi kings and later served as feudatories of the Mughal Empire and the Nizams of Hyderabad. ...

🏰 Koilkonda Fort: The Qutb Shahi Hill Fort with 7 Gates Trekking | 1550 AD Inscription | Ashurkhana | Panoramic Koilsagar Dam View | Mahabubnagar, Telangana 📍 Koilkonda Fort is located in Koilkonda village, Koilkonda Mandal, Mahabubnagar district, Telangana , about 140 km from Hyderabad (≈3 hours drive). Perched on a hilltop, this erstwhile outpost of the Qutb Shahi dynasty offers a thrilling trekking experience. To reach the top, you must cross seven ancient gates , the first of which bears an inscription of Ibrahim Qutb Shah dating to 1550 AD . Inside the fort are a dilapidated palace, a mosque, an Idgah, a pond, and an ashurkhana dedicated to Bibi Fatima – revered by both Hindus and Muslims. The panoramic view from the top overlooks the countryside and the scenic Koilsagar Dam (≈10 km away). The fort is largely deserted, offering a unique blend of adventure, history, and solitude. 🏰 Qutb Shahi Outpo...

🌳 Pillalamarri (Pillala Marri): The 700‑Year‑Old Giant Banyan Tree 3‑Acre Canopy | Archaeological Museum | Zoo | Aquarium | Mahbubnagar, Telangana 📍 Pillalamarri (Pillala Marri) is a heritage site located about 4 km from Mahbubnagar city and 90 km from Hyderabad , in Mahbubnagar district, Telangana . At the heart of this site stands a 700‑year‑old giant banyan tree (Ficus benghalensis) whose branches spread over an area of 3 acres (≈12,000 sq. metres). The name “Pillalamarri” comes from Telugu: Pillalu means “children” and Marri means “banyan tree” – referring to the numerous aerial roots that look like many offshoots. From a distance, the tree appears as a small green hillock, but up close it is a massive green umbrella that can shelter over a thousand people. Beneath its canopy lies the tomb of a Muslim saint . The site also houses an archaeological museum , a small zoo , an aquarium , and a boating facility (during rainy season),...

🏰 Gadwal Fort: The 17th‑Century Citadel on the Tungabhadra Raja Somasekhar Ananda Reddy’s Legacy | Hindu‑Islamic Architecture | Stepwells | Panoramic Views 📍 Gadwal Fort (also known as Gadwal Killa ) is a historic hill fort located in the heart of Gadwal town, Jogulamba Gadwal district, Telangana . Built in the 17th century CE by Raja Somasekhar Ananda Reddy , a local chieftain under the Vijayanagara Empire and later the Qutb Shahis, the fort is a fine example of military architecture blending Hindu and Islamic styles . It is situated on a small granite hillock overlooking the town and the Tungabhadra River. The fort features massive stone walls, bastions, a grand entrance gate, palaces, temples, and unique stepwells (baolis) . It is a protected monument under the Telangana Department of Archaeology and Museums . The fort offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and the Tungabhadra backwaters. ...