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Jogulamba Gadwal District History

Jogulamba Gadwal district, named after the powerful deity Jogulamba and the historic fort of Gadwal, serves as the southern gateway of Telangana. Situated at the confluence of the Krishna and Tungabhadra rivers (Veni-Sangamam), it has historically been known as Antarvedi (the land between rivers). In ancient administrative records, the region was a core part of the Ayije-300 (also recorded as Aize or Ayaja) division. Historically, it evolved from the territories of Kandur-Nadu and Puduru-thala into the sovereign Gadwal Samsthanam, a center of art and literature often called the "Vidvadgadvala." Carved out from the Mahabubnagar district on October 11, 2016, its headquarters is located at Gadwal, sharing borders with Narayanpet and Wanaparthy districts, as well as the states of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. 1. Asmaka Mahajanapada & Pre-History (700 – 300 BCE) Veni-Sangamam Riverine Frontiers Rulers: Riverine Chieftainships The Gadwa...

Wanaparthy District History

Wanaparthy district is a district in the Indian state of Telangana. Its headquarters is Wanaparthy. The district shares boundaries with Gadwal, Mahabubnagar, Narayanpet, Nagarkurnool districts and with the state boundary of Andhra pradesh. It was carved out of Mahabubnagar district.   c.550 AD - 753 AD :  Badami Chalukyas  (543 AD - 753 AD) Pulakeshin I defeated  Vakataka Dynasty  in c.550 AD. Pulakeshin II defeated  Durjaya Dynasty  in 611 AD and defeated  Vishnukundins  in 611 / 624 AD. 655 AD - 680 AD : Vikramaditya I  Vikramaditya I was the third son and followed his father, Pulakesi II on to the Chalukya throne. He restored order in the fractured kingdom and made the Pallavas retreat from the capital Vatapi. 13th April, 660 AD : mudalapadu (Iparumkal), Kollapur Sanskrit. Registered the grant of the village Iparumkal situated in Vamguravati Vishaya by Vikramaditya I while he was camping at the village Marrura. The grant was made...

Yadadri Bhuvanagiri District History

Yadadri Bhuvanagiri District, is a district in the Indian state of Telangana. The administrative headquarters is located at Bhuvanagiri Town. The district shares boundaries with Suryapet, Nalgonda, Jangaon, Siddipet, Medchal-Malkajgiri and Rangareddy districts. Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district is carved out of erstwhile Nalgonda district. Rashtrakuta Dynasty  907 AD :  Ravi Chandrayya 1st April, 907 AD :  Velmajala, Bhuvanagiri  Telugu and Kannada.  This inscription is on a slab near ruined construction outside the village. The inscription refers to Akalavarsha (i.e. Krishna II) and records the gift of 100  marttars  of land to a basadi; and a garden by Ravi Chandrayya, a subordinate of the king. 913 AD - 972 AD : Mahasamanta   Nurmadidhavala  Ayyanayyarasar Chief : Gommarasa 913 AD : Padaturu, Nalgonda, Nityavarsha (Indra III)  This Kannada inscription, engraved on a pillar, set up in front of Ramalingesvarasvami temple, belongs to the reig...

Pudur

The village Pudur is located in Gadwal Mandal of Jogulamba Gadwal District in the State of Telangana in India. Pudur was part of Kandurnadu and later Gadwal Samsthan and now part of Jogulamba Gadwal district, Telangana State and called Pundur or Punduru in olden times. 1048 AD : Telugu Cholas played a significant part in the Chola-Chalukya wars during the reign of Somesvara I and it was their territory that formed the battlefield. Sometime before A.D. 1048 the 30th year of Rajadhiraja, there was a battle between the Cholas and the Chalukyas on the Vengi-Karnataka border. The record mentions that Chakravarti Vikramanaranan took an active part in the battle at Pundur, called the 'Katakama-nagar (the great capital city) on the banks of the Perar (big river) by persuading his huge army to attack Ahavamalla. In the battle that ensued, it is stated, the two younger brothers of Niduvadi Telunga Vichhayyan, Silai Kaivattarajan, Akkappayyan, Pidaikal Cholan, Kondaiya-rajan, Kunisil Munjan, ...

Raja Narsa Goud

Raja Narsa Goud (1866–1948) The Merchant-Philanthropist of Nizamabad | Founder of Victoria Leprosy Hospital & Friend of All Faiths 🏅 King George V Medal (1930) | 🕌 Built Temples & Masjids | 🏥 60 Acres for Leper Home | 🧥 10,000+ Blankets Distributed In the annals of Hyderabad State, few names shine as brightly as that of Raja Narsa Goud . Born into a modest excise‑contracting family in 1866, Narsa Goud rose to become one of the three wealthiest businessmen of the Deccan. Yet his legend was forged not by riches alone, but by an unparalleled generosity that erased divisions of caste and creed. For decades after his death, destitute villagers would journey to Nizamabad, knocking at the doors of his mansion, believing that “Narsagoud’s shadow” still provided solace. His life is a testament to the idea that wealth, when wielded with compassion, becomes immortal. I. Early Life & The Goud Business Empire ...

Kalachuris of Kalyani

1156 - 1183 : Kalachuris of Kalyani  Founder : Kalachuris of Kalyani  also known as Kalachuris of Mahishmati, were an Indian dynasty rose to power in the Deccan region between 1156 and 1182 CE . They are also known as the Early Kalachuris to distinguish them from their later namesakes, especially the Kalachuris of Tripuri. Soma Krishna c. 925 AD : Uchita c. 950 AD : Asaga c.975 AD : Kannama c. 1000 AD : Kirivasaga or Asana II c. 1057 AD : Bijjala I Bijjala I was a  feudatory of  Chalukya Somesvara I in 1057 A.D.  c.1067 Kannama II Bijjala’s son Kannama II was also a Chalukya  feudatory  in 1067 A.D.  c.1069 AD - c. 1080 AD Ammarasa The inscription found  at  Mandrup in south  Solapur taluka  relates  to the  period 1069 A.D. The rule  of the  Kalachuri  chief  Ammarasa, who is stated  to  have ruled from Mangaliveda.  It  mentions the administrative division Anandura-300 and...

Dulapally Prasanthi Vanam

Dulapally Prasanthi Vanam is located in Dulapally, Quthbullapur Mandal, Medchal-Malkajgiri district, Telangana State, India. Prasanthi Vanam Park in Dulapally is developed in Dulapalli Reserved Forest area located on Dulapalli – Bahadhurpally Road was once a dump yard which has undergone an incredible transformation. Developed in 25 acres this park is presently filled with medicinal & flower plantations; has a walking track & children play area. The major species available in the park are Marri, Raavi, Peltophorum, Usiri, Chinta, Bamboo, Nemalinara, Seethaphal etc. Facilities in prashantavanam park:- i. Entry plaza developed with the parking facilities. ii. Long walking track and internal walking pathways are developed in this park iii. Yoga shed iv. Gazebo v. The medicinal plant garden. vi. Wash Room. vii. The ticket counter. viii. The security Room with Office Room ix. The Children play Area x. The Open GYM xi. The artificial sitting benches. Details Visting Timings 11.00 AM...

Bhagyanagar Nandanavanam Park

Bhagyanagar Nandanavanam Park is located in Narapally village under Pocharam Municipality in Ghatkesar mandal, Medchal-Malkajgiri District, Telangana State, India. Bhagyanagar Nandanavanam Park comprises of a buffer zone covering an area of about 84.24 hectares and a conservation zone covering an area of about 116 hectares.   The Bhagyanagar Nandanavanam is also a deer park. Walking along the pathway, you will find some Peacocks as the park hosts a small peacock sanctuary. Bhagyanagar Nandanavanam a nature conservation park, has Walking track developed with a length of 4 Kms internal pathways and a Canopy walkway with a length of 200 mts. The park is a visual treat for nature lovers.  Beyond wonderful walkway you can experience Forest trails at Bhagyanagar Nandanavanam park. The park has a metal fencing Canopy Walk way of 200 meters laid with strong iron mesh with railings on both sides above 20 feet from the ground and a watchtower to have a good 360 degree view of the compl...

Kandlakoya Oxygen Park

Kandlakoya Oxygen Park is located in Kandlakoya Village towards the Outer Ring Road, Medchal Mandal, Medical-Malkajgiri district, Telangana State, India.  For nature lovers and adventure-seekers, who find peace in exploring green forests and study birds, etc, need not worry about planning their holidays elaborately, as Kandlakoya Oxygen Park, spread in sprawling 75 acres has come up just in city backyard - about 20 km from Paradise Circle and six km from Kompally on the NH44. Hyderabadi's along with family and friends can escape from the concrete jungle and city's hustle bustle to spend time in tranquility whenever they want without any elaborate planning. The Kandlakoya Oxygen Park is known for its rich biodiversity. It is situated at a high altitude and people go for treks and nature walks here. The park has a variety of trees, including medicinal plants, and is home to numerous species of birds and butterflies. The park also has a children’s area, a butterfly park and a tree...