Tekmal (Tekumbedla)
Tekmal - Kakatiya Inscription A Kakatiya-Period Temple Town · Land-Tax Donation to Lord Bhoganatha (1308 CE) Single Inscription · Kakatiya Reign of Prataparudra · Medak District, Telangana Tekmal (historically known as Tekumbedla ), located in the Medak district of Telangana, is the site of a significant Kakatiya-period inscription dated to 1308 CE . The inscription records a perpetual endowment of land-tax revenue to the god Bhoganatha (a form of Shiva) by a high-ranking courtier, with the formal consent of the village's eighteen communities. This document offers a vivid snapshot of Kakatiya administration, temple economy, and local governance on the eve of the empire's decline. Legacy p…
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Magatala (Makthal)
Frontier Citadel of the Deccan · From Yadava Outpost to Kakatiya Administrative Center (1295–1321 CE) ~50 Years of Recorded History | Yadava & Kakatiya Rule | Strategic Elephantry Command Post Magatala (modern-day Makthal in the Narayanpet/Mahbubnagar region) served as a significant administrative center ( sthala ) and religious site from the 13th to the 14th centuries, governed by both the Yadavas of Devagiri and the Kakatiyas . The history of the town is primarily centered around the temple of Svayambhu Mallinatha , which received consistent patronage from high-ranking military officials, particularly the Gajasahinis (Commanders of Elephantry). Legacy preserved through inscriptions: Sanskrit…
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Irrigation Projects in Telangana
Harnessing the Godavari and Krishna Rivers – Major, Medium and Lift Irrigation Schemes Godavari Basin | Krishna Basin | Major & Medium Projects | Lift Irrigation | Ayacut (lakhs of acres) | Power Generation | Drinking Water Supply Telangana, endowed with two major river systems – the Godavari and the Krishna – has developed an extensive network of irrigation projects over the past century. From ancient Kakatiya-era tanks to modern multi-stage lift irrigation schemes, these projects have transformed the drought-prone uplands into fertile agricultural zones. The Godavari basin, with its abundant flow, hosts several major projects including the Sriram Sagar (Pochampad), Kaleswaram (the world…
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Telangana Rivers
Telangana Rivers Lifelines of the Deccan | Origin, Tributaries, and Cultural Heritage Godavari: 1,465 km | Krishna: 1,400 km | 430+ km in Telangana | 100+ tributaries, streams and vagus Telangana, located in the heart of the Deccan Plateau, is primarily drained by two mighty rivers—the Godavari and the Krishna —which flow from west to east, cutting across the diverse landscapes of the state. These rivers are the lifelines of Telangana, providing vital water resources for irrigation, agriculture, and industry, while sustaining the rich biodiversity of the region. Beyond their economic importance, the Godavari and Krishna rivers are deeply woven into the cultural, religious, and historical fabric …
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