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...
Telangana History, Culture and Travel