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⭐ Jagtial Fort – The Only Star-Shaped Fort in Telangana Jagityala | Jacktal | A European Castle on Deccan Soil (17th Century French-Mughal Engineering) 📍 Jagtial Fort (also Jagityala, originally Jacktal) is located in Jagtial town, Jagitial district, Telangana (approx. 190 km from Hyderabad). Built during the reign of Nawab Ibrahim Khan , a Mughal governor, in collaboration with two French engineers – Jack and Tal . The fort is the only star-shaped fort in Telangana , featuring a water-filled moat, 43 cannons, a Jamia Masjid, and a unique pulley-operated wooden gate system. ⭐ Only star-shaped fort in Telangana 🇫🇷 Built by French engineers Jack & Tal 💧 Moat with water 🔫 43 cannons on bastions 🕌 Jamia Masjid (19th c. Nizam Shahi) 🏛️ Protected monument (Nizam era) Origin of the Name – Jackt...

Kotilingala: Ancient Stupa, Mud Fort & Koteswara Temple Where History Meets Pilgrimage – Coins of Simuka, 3rd c. BCE Buddhist Stupa & the Unique Lingam Legend Satavahana (3rd c. BCE – 3rd c. CE) | Mud Fort 100 acres | Silver coins of Rano Chimuka | Koteswara Siddeshwara Temple | Godavari banks Kotilingala (also spelled Koti Lingala) is a historic village in Velgatur mandal, Jagtial district, Telangana, nestled on the southern bank of the Godavari River . The site is a remarkable confluence of ancient Buddhism and living Hindu worship. Archaeological excavations have revealed a 100-acre fortified city with a massive mud rampart , a large brick stupa (3rd–2nd century BCE), a monastic vihara, and most importantly, a hoard of silver and potin coins of the Satavahana king Simuka (Chimuka) – the founder of the Satavahana dynasty. Many scholars identify Kotilingala as the earliest Satavahana capi...

Dharmapuri: Ancient Buddhist Stupa & Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Temple The only shrine of Lord Yama (God of Death) in India | 3rd c. BCE relic stupa | Dakshin Kashi on Godavari Buddhist Stupa: 3rd c. BCE – 3rd c. CE | Narasimha Temple: Kakatiya-Chalukyan | Unique Yama Temple | Ramalingeswara (1000 yrs) Dharmapuri (historically Dharmapura, Dhammanvura, Dharmapuram) is a sacred village in Jagtial district, Telangana, nestled on the northern banks of the holy river Godavari . Known as Dakshin Kashi , it is a unique confluence of Buddhist and Hindu heritage. The site houses a 3rd century BCE Mahastupa – one of the earliest relic stupas in the Deccan, likely containing a Buddha relic – alongside the famous Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple , the only temple in India dedicated to Lord Yama (God of Death), the 1000-year-old Ramalingeswara Temple , and many other shrines. With literary mention...

Polavasa Dynasty (Polasa Chiefs / Lengonda Dynasty) Brief Introduction: The Polavasa Dynasty (1076 - 1160 A.D.) was a prominent medieval power in Telangana. They were subordinates of the Western Chalukyas who later revolted to assert independence in the early 12th century. Key Historical Significance: Descendants of the Rashtrakutas , they ruled the territories immediately north of the Kakatiyas. Their kingdom bordered the River Godavari and stretched from Polavasa to Narsampet. Capital: Polavasa (Current Polasa, Jagitial District, Telangana State, India) 1. Origins and Rise The dynasty was founded by Madhava Varma , a ruler noted in inscriptions for possessing a crore of horses. They belonged to the Venugontukula (Ugravadiya) lineage and claimed the title Lattaluru-Puravaradhisvara . They rose to prominence as Mahamandaleshvaras under Western Chalukya King Vikramaditya VI during the reorganization of the Sabbimandala-1000 ...