Natavati or Natavadi Chiefs
Mandalikas of the Western Chalukyas and Kakatiyas (1104 CE – 1269 CE) Natavadi Vishaya | Capitals: Madhira (Madapalle) & Nandigama | Ruled Khammam, Jangaon, NTR districts The Natavadi Chiefs (1104 CE – 1269 CE) were a significant feudal dynasty that ruled over the Natavadi Vishaya (region) in present-day Telangana and coastal Andhra Pradesh from the early 12th to the late 13th century. Initially feudatories of the mighty Western Chalukyas of K…
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Viriyala Chiefs (c. 900–1265 CE)
Strategic Geography: The Viriyala family (belonging to the Durjaya-kula ) ruled from Katukuru (modern Jangaon) and Gudur (Mahabubabad district). They controlled the Velpugonda-24 Seema (modern Zaffergadh), a vital military sub-division within the Koravi-Mandala . This region served as the "Shield of Telangana," protecting the interior from eastern invasions.
1. The Political Landscape The Viriyala chiefs were the military anchors of a com…
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Thatikonda Fort
Tatikonda | Quilla of Telangana’s Folk Hero | Stone-Base Mud Wall with Four Bastions
📍 Thatikonda Fort (also Tatikonda) is located in Thatikonda village, Station Ghanpur mandal, Jangaon district , Telangana. The hill fort was built in the 17th century by Sardar Sarvai Papadu (Papanna) , a local leader who defied Mughal imperial authority and revolted against the Golconda Nawabs. It is a protected monument under the Telangana State Arc…
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Pembarti Rural Tourism
Pembarthi (also spelled Permbarti) is a quaint village in Jangaon district, Telangana , located 80 km from Hyderabad on NH 163. World‑famous for its intricate brassware craftsmanship, this village is a direct link to the glorious Kakatiya dynasty . The rhythmic clink of mallets against brass sheets has echoed here for centuries, transforming dull metal into exquisite idols, figurines, utensils, and decorative art. In 2010, the craft received the G…
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Zaffergadh Fort (Velpugonda)
Historic twin‑hill fortress | Swayambhu Narasimha temple | 5 km rampart | Jangaon district, Telangana
🏔️ Zaffergadh Fort – a historic hill fort located in Zaffergadh village and mandal, Jangaon district, Telangana . Originally known as Velpugonda , the fort was renamed after Zaffarudhaula , a subedar of the Golconda Nawabs who made it his capital in the 18th century. The village sits in a valley flanked by two hills – Chinnagutta and P…
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