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The Revolutionary Poet of Telangana Makhdoom Mohiuddin (1908-1969) or Abu Sayeed Mohammad Makhdoom Mohiuddin Khudri  was a renowned Urdu poet, a dedicated Marxist, and a political activist who became an iconic figure in the cultural and political landscape of South India, particularly Hyderabad. His life and work are a testament to his unwavering commitment to social justice, workers' rights, and the power of art as a tool for revolution. Makhdoom Mohiuddin was the poetic soul of the Telangana peasants' revolt. His life was a seamless fusion of art and activism, making him one of the most significant and beloved progressive writers of the 20th century. Early Life and Education Birth and Family : He was born on October 4, 1908, in the village of Tokapalli, part of the Medak district in the princely state of Hyderabad. He was named Abu Sayeed Mohammad Makhdoom Mohiuddin. Spiritual Upbringing : His family were Sufi Pirs (spiritual guides), and he was expected to follow this tradit...

The Paigah (c.1760 CE - 1948 CE) were the premier nobility of the Hyderabad State, a powerful coalition of families that formed a "state within a state." Second only to the Nizams themselves in power and prestige, they were the kingdom's kingmakers, military commanders, and chief administrators. The name "Paigah" (from the Persian Pāygāh meaning "stable" or "foundation") symbolized their role as the foundational pillar of the Asaf Jahi dynasty.  Founded by Shams-ul-Umra I (Abul Fateh Khan Tegh Jung), the Paigahs became semi-autonomous jagirdars who maintained private armies, administered large estates around Hyderabad, intermarried with the Nizam’s family, and left a rich architectural and cultural legacy across Telangana. 1. Origins and rise The Paigah's ascendancy began with Nawab Abul Fateh Khan Taig Jung (c. 1748-1822), a distinguished nobleman of Turkic ancestry in the Mughal court. His fortunes were irrevocably tied to the Asaf Jahi...

Mahisha Saka Chutu Dynasty (c.208 CE - c.310 CE) represents a fascinating and pivotal, yet often overlooked, chapter in the history of post-Satavahana South India. Emerging from the twilight of the mighty Satavahana Empire in the late 2nd century CE, the Chutus were a Saka (Indo-Scythian) lineage that successfully carved out a kingdom spanning parts of modern-day Telangana, Karnataka and Maharashtra, ruling for over a century until approximately 310 CE. Founder : Rano Chutukulananda  Capitals : Kondapur (administrative center in the north) modern Telangana, and Banavasi (Vaijayantipura) (primary capital in the south) modern Karanataka Language : Prakrit was the language of administration and inscriptions, using the Brahmi script. Religion : Predominantly Buddhist, as evidenced by donations for Viharas (e.g., by Queen Kundavallisri and Princess Sivaskanda Nagasri). However, the land grants to Brahmins and the installation of the Naga sculpture show a syncretic religious policy and ...

Shankaramma Fort is located in Shankarampet village and Mandal, Medak District, Telangana State, India. The fort, which was under Papannapet Samsthanam (kingdom), about 70 kilometres from the district headquarters, has been located in a hilly area of this small village. The locals inform that Rani Shankaramma constructed the fort in 1760 which consists of Devidi (residential place for the inmates of the fort) and Chavidi (meeting place). Due to negligence, the fort has been covered with overgrown bushes and most of its structure has been ruined. One cooking room collapsed about six years ago and a small room, expectedly a pooja room, exists without roof. Some of the boulders, used for the construction of the fort, have been taken away for use by the locals. http://avadhanir.blogspot.com/2012/12/shankaramma-fort-shrouded-in-negligence.html

Papannapet Samsthanam was vassal of Nizam of Hyderabad. It was part of undivided Medak district of Telangana state. The rulers of this Samsthanam had marital relations with famous Gadwal Samsthanam. Popular rulers of Samsthanam were Rai Bagan Maharani Shankaramma and Raja Sadashiva Reddy. Erstwhile Papannapet Samsthanam covered almost entire undivided Medak district. In the history it was said as part of Andhol Rajyam with 24 paraganas. Ramayampet is the only biggest village in the erstwhile taluk and is a good business centre . It is famous for the manufacture of brass and silver - ware , wooden furniture and statues .It is famous for the manufacture of brass and silver ware , wooden furniture and for carving statues. Raminayudu  1547 AD : Allamreddy Chowdari 1632 AD - 1650 AD : Sadashiva Reddy  Andole was the capital and Sadashiva Reddy was the 5th ruler in the hierarchy of Raminedu.  1680 AD -1692 AD : Rani Lingayamma daughter of Sadashiva Reddy Sadasivapet, a town in...

Name : Nagavarma I Died : 21st February, 993 AD Occupation : Poet, writer, and grammarian  Notable Work : Karnataka Kadambari and Chandombhudhi Nagavarma I was a noted Jain writer and poet in the Kannada language. His two important works, both of which are extant, are Karnātaka Kādambari, a champu (mixed prose-verse metre) based romance novel and an adaptation of Bana's Sanskrit Kādambari, and Chandōmbudhi (also spelt Chhandombudhi, lit, "Ocean of prosody" or "Ocean of metres"), the earliest available work on Kannada prosody which Nāgavarma I claims would command the respect even of poet Kalidasa Jain Brāhmans are the Brahmins or Brāhmans who follow Jainism. Nagavarma I was patronised by King Rakkasa Ganga (also called Rachamalla V, 986–999 CE) of the Western Ganga Dynasty. Nagavarma - l in his Kādambari states that he received horses from Bhoja which were imported from Kalinga, Kāmbhōja and Bahlika countries. Aśvasāhaṇi was the officer who looked after the hor...

Narsapur Forest is located near Narsapur village, Medan District, Telangana State, India  home to exquisite flora and fauna, rock formations and ponds, is a perfect spot to unwind. This forest range that is spread over 30 sqkm in Narsapur village is just 45 km from Hyderabad and a perfect spot to unwind with friends. Brimming with a plethora of exquisite and fragrant flora and fauna, natural rock formations and ponds, you can set your adventure soul free here and wander through the remote forest areas. Say hello to birds, different species of butterflies and mischievous monkeys you spot all along the way. The well-defined paths lead to a stream that further takes you to a big secluded lake where you can spend some time strolling, relaxing and conversing. We recommend you return before darkness sets in. The whole path is around 11 km and takes around four to five hours to complete, in case you don’t take long breaks midway. Monsoon is the best season to visit here. Don’t worry that ...

Kaulas or Kowlas Fort is located in Kaulas Village, Jukkal mandal, Kamareddy District, Telangana State, India , at the border of three states – Telangana, Karnataka and Maharashtra. Kaulas or Koulas village, which holds the illustrious past like a jewel in the crown, presently a gram panchayat, falls under Jukkal mandal. However, locals say that the fort has been empty for decades now but sees many visitors. In the past there kingdoms Kaulas, Bodhan and Nizamabad were called Indur. Spread across 6 sq km with two entrances, Kaulas is perhaps one of the largest royal forts in the state. The mega fort sits majestically on the outskirts of Kaulas village, less than 1 km from the main village, and is surrounded by the Kaulas nala (stream). According to historians, it was built in Indra IV’s period of the Rashtrakuta dynasty in their political capital and was later captured by the Chalukyas of the Kalyani dynasty in the third quarter of the 10th century before it was captured by the Kakatiya...

The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan or 'Central School Organisation'(as previously known), oversees the functioning of the schools with its headquarters in New Delhi. The administration of this body is based on three levels. The chairman of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan is always the Minister in Charge of the Ministry of Education of the Government of India; the deputy chairman is the Minister of State of the Ministry of Education. The real working power lies with the Commissioner of KVS. The foundation of KVS was laid on December 15, 1963, with the establishment of the first Kendriya Vidyalaya in Delhi. It is a non-profit organisation. Its schools are all affiliated to the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Its objective is to educate children of the Indian Defence Services personnel who are often posted to remote locations. With the army starting its own Army Public Schools, the service was extended but not restricted to all central government employees. KVS is one of t...

Main Wildlife Attractions: Bar-Headed Goose, Brahminy Bucks,Open Billed Stork,Leopard,Sloth Bear, Sambar Coverage Area: 130 sq.kms. Established: 1952 Best Time to Visit:October to July The low hills and the water pools serve the best place for the wild animals to live in. The wildlife sanctuary is named after Pocharam Lake. The Pocharam Wildlife sanctuary was established to protect the wild animals from being extinct. Pocharam Forest & Wildlife Sanctuary covers 130 sq kms in the district of Medak and Nizamabad. The wildlife sanctuary was established in the year 1952 by the Nizam of Hyderabad. The sanctuary is the homeland of various species of animals and birds. Panther, Sloth Bear, Wild Boar, Cheetal, Sambar, Nilgai, Chowsingha, Chinkara, Hyena and Jackal are the main attractions of the sanctuary. The river Manjira is the main river that adds life to the jungle. The water body is nestling for the fish like Catla, Rahu, Murrel, Ech Paten, Karugu and Chidwa. Crocodile, fresh water t...

The Medak Fort is situated in Medak town, Medak District, Telanagana State India . This is an important historical site around Hyderabad. At a distance of 2.3 km from Medak Bus Station and 95 km from Hyderabad,  The fort was originally known as Methuku durgam, which denotes cooked rice. The fort was the command post for the rulers of Kakatiyas and also for the Qutub Shahis who ruled the area. The fort which was built between 1139 AD and 1157 AD by the 2nd Prolaraju of Kakatiya dynasty continues to amaze tourists coming from all over the world. It is a huge structure located on the top of a hill. One has to climb more than 500 steps to reach the top of the fort, which occupies 100 acres on the hilly area. Medak Fort is noted for its architectural magnificence. The architecture of the fort represents a blend of Hindu and Islamic styles. The main entrance proudly displays the double-headed Gandabherundam of the Kakatiyas. It has three main entrances, the Prathama Dwaram, the...