The History of Telangana: From Stardust to Statehood Telangana, India's 29th state, was formed on June 2, 2014 , but its story is as ancient as the land itself. Located on the central Deccan Plateau, its narrative is not merely one of dynasties and politics, but a profound saga that begins with the very formation of the subcontinent. Known in ancient Puranic texts as part of Jambudvipa and Bharat Khande , this land derives its identity from Trilinga Desha —the land of three sacred Shiva lingas at Kaleshwaram, Srisailam, and Bhimeswaram. Nourished by the great Godavari and Krishna rivers and endowed with vast natural wealth—including 20% of India's coal deposits—Telangana has been a cradle of civilization for millennia. Its history has unfolded from a succession of great capitals, from the ancient seats of Bodhan (Potali), Kotilingala, and Vemulawada, to the medieval power of Warangal (Orugallu), and its present-day capital, Hyderabad . Part I - Super Eon (Before 541 Million Y...
The Quaternary Period marks the Age of Humans, tracing the journey from nomadic hunter-gatherers to settled agricultural communities, and eventually to the first use of metals. In Telangana, this era witnessed Paleolithic hand axes along the Godavari, Krishna, and Manjeera valleys, Mesolithic microliths and rock art at Pandavulagutta, Neolithic farming communities at Utnur, Thogarrai, Kadambapur, and Budigapalli, and early metal use during the Chalcolithic and Iron Ages at Nandipet, Tellapur, and Guttipeta. These developments laid the foundation for social organization, cultural expression, and the rich heritage that continues in the region today. 1. Stone Age (2.6 Mya – 3,000 BCE) Paleolithic Age (2.6 Mya - 10,000 BCE) Early nomadic hunter-gatherers. Stone tools: hand axes, cleavers, flakes. Telangana sites: Godavari, Krishna, Manjeera valleys. Mesolithic Age (10,000 - 3,000 BCE) Advanced microlithic tools of quartz, chalcedony, jasper. Pandavulagutta rock art (Warangal): animals, hu...