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CURRENT STATUS: HERITAGE SITE Kaulas (Kowlas) Fort Located in Kaulas Village , Jukkal mandal, Kamareddy District, this "jewel in the crown" sits at the strategic tri-junction of Telangana, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. Spread across 6 sq km , it is one of the largest royal forts in the state. Current Status: Although the fort has been empty for decades, it remains a majestic destination for visitors. It features multi-tier rock-cut layers, a surrounding stream (Kaulas nala), and a picturesque lake nearby. Notable landmarks like the Rani Mahal and Enugula Bavi (Elephant Well) stand in a deteriorating yet beautiful condition. Strategic & Defense Mechanism The fort was considered unassailable due to its 8-km fortification radius and over 50 bastions , including prominent ones like Hussaini, Mallika, Mula, and Kadika Burj. A defense of multi-layered walls and moats protected the inhabitants. I...

Administrative Structure of Indur 1. Asmaka Mahajanapada (c. 700–300 BCE) Potali / Paudanya (Bodhan) The Region: Asmaka-Rashtra (The only Mahajanapada located south of the Vindhyas, centered in the Godavari valley). Who Managed: The Parishad (Central Council of Ministers) advising the sovereign. Local Rulers: The Asmaka Kings (such as Brahmadatta and Aruna) and Grama-Kutas (Village Headmen). Direct Local Governance: The Royal Seat: Potali served as the direct residence of the King, making the Nizamabad region the political heart of the Southern Deccan. Council Rule: Unlike absolute autocracies, the Asmaka kings were guided by a Parishad , which managed urban planning and defense for the capital. Agricultural Management: Direct oversight of the "Sutta" (the circuit of villages surrounding Bodhan) to ensure the food security of the imperial core. ...

Sirnapalli Samsthanam or Sirnapally Samsthanam is a historic landed estate centered at Sirnapally village, Indalwai Mandal, in present-day Nizamabad district of Telangana. The locality is known for the Janaki Bai (Telangana Niagara) Waterfalls, located about 20 km from Nizamabad city. The Seelam (Sheelam) family — including Raja Ramalinga Reddy, his wife Seelam Janaki Bai, and notable descendants such as Raja Narsa Goud (1866–1948) — were prominent local patrons of water infrastructure and philanthropy. Key historical significance Public works & water management: construction of ponds and tanks (e.g., Manchippa Cheruvu) that supported irrigation and drinking-water supply. Philanthropy: charitable initiatives (notably by Raja Narsa Goud) including support for leprosy care and municipal water infrastructure in Nizamabad. Cultural legacy: place-names (Janaki Bai Waterfalls) and local memory that preserve the samsthanam’s identity. Cross-community ties: d...

Bodhan Fort located in the town of Bodhan in Nizamabad district, Telangana.The Bodhan Fort refers to the historical fortifications and associated archaeological site located in the town of Bodhan in the Nizamabad district of Telangana, India. Ancient Capital: Bodhan, originally known as Podana or Podanapura, boasts a rich history, having been the capital of the ancient Asmaka Mahajanapada and a regional capital under dynasties like the Rashtrakutas and Vemulavada Chalukyas. Fortification: The "fort" is more accurately described today as ruins or an ancient fort wall, largely built of mud, that once protected the historically significant city. It was a site of major conflict, notably besieged and destroyed by forces of the Delhi Sultanate in the 14th century. Key Site: The fort area is particularly noted for the presence of the Deval Masjid (also known as the 100-Pillared Temple or Indranarayana Swamy Temple), a structure that was originally a Hindu-Jain temple before its con...

The Vemulawada Chalukyas (753 CE - 973 CE) were a powerful regional dynasty of Telangana who rose as feudatories of the Rashtrakutas after the fall of the Badami Chalukyas. Their rule extended from Podananadu (Bodhan, Nizamabad) to Sabbinadu (Vemulawada, Karimnagar) between the 7th and 10th centuries CE. They claimed solar descent (unlike most Chalukya branches who traced lunar lineage) and became renowned patrons of literature, temple architecture, and Jainism, alongside Shaivism. Founder : Vinayaditya Yudhamalla I  Capitals Primary Capital : Vemulawada (in present-day Karimnagar district, Telangana). It was their spiritual and administrative heartland, famous for the Sri Raja Rajeshwara (Shaiva) Temple. Secondary Capitals : Bodhan (in Nizamabad district, Telangana) and Gangadhara (identified with modern Gangapuram in Telangana or a site near Vemulawada). The dynasty is often associated with the Podana (Bodhan) region. Geographical Area (Core Territory) The dynasty's core power b...

The Assaka (Asmaka) Mahajanapada in Ancient Telangana (700 BC - 300 BC) Founder : Unknown (Believed to be Asmaka) Capitals : Potana or Potali or Paudanya of Mahabharata (identified with modern Bodhan in Nizamabad district of Telangana) Languages : Prakrit Religion : Budhism, Jainism, Hinduism Region : The core territory of Asmaka is described as being in the Godavari River Valley. 1. Chronology and Identity: The period following the Megalithic (Iron Age) in the Deccan saw the rise of the Assaka (in Prakrit) or Asmaka (in Sanskrit) Mahajanapada. The name means "stony region," aptly describing parts of the Deccan plateau. It was one of the shodasa (sixteen) mahajanapadas of ancient India, as mentioned in the Buddhist text Anguttara Nikaya. 2. Geographical Extent and Capitals: Located in Dakshinapatha (Southern India), the Assaka janapada was situated south of the Vindhya mountains on the banks of the Godavari River. Its capital was Potali (or Potana), which corresponds to the ...

Raja Narsa Goud (1866-1948) was a philanthropist known for his significant contributions to charities, especially those caring for people with leprosy. Raja Narsa Goud paid for the construction of the first water tank in Nizamabad and for further plumbing works with Cheelam Janakibai, head of Sirnapalli.  Goud accepted the title of Raja, bestowed by Mir Osman Ali Khan.  King George V gave a medal to Goud during a 1930 visit, in recognition of his service to his community.  The legendary fame of the late Raja Narsagoud of Nizamabad as a friend of the poor was such that people inneed would land up in front of his house seeking him out even 30 years after his death. Narsagoud became alegend in his lifetime and itinerant bards who had composed and sang songs in his praise, citing his innumerable good deeds and sang them in village after village, had spread far and wide, even beyond Hyderabad State, his name. Narsagoud was one of the richest men of the then princely state of H...

Balmuri Kondal Rayudu and his acolyte/lieutenant Bhogam Sani had been from Manal fort in Karimnagar where they lived between AD 1690 and 1720, ultimately ruling surrounding regions for around 27 years.  They had been resentful of the Mughal empire’s rule and had declared a war against Aurangzeb, who was alive till 1707, and even captured several forts, such as Induru Fort in Nizamabad, from the empire’s control. Belonging to the Velama community, they had wished to protect the local culture and traditions and were afraid that Muslim rule would jeopardise it. They ruled these areas up until, in 1720, they were defeated by the Nizam, who had declared independence from the Mughal empire, in Pallikonda near present-day Bheemghal town. They had lost their lives and their ‘tale of sacrifice’ has been a part of oral tradition in the area ever since. After the two men passed away, their bravery went on to inspire other rulers in nearby areas. Seelam Janaki Bai, the only woman ruler of the...

The major attractions are forest treks, a pagoda and a tower which serves as a view point tower. The forest boasts of 1.45 billion years old rock that pulls you into lap of nature. Tourists rate it as a perfect place for adventure tourism and fun filled picnics. It is a complete woody and dense forest, home to migratory birds and animals. The pristine surroundings, fresh air and chirping of birds, you may not ask for more! A perfect surrounding that rejuvenates your energies away from the hustle-bustle of urban lifestyle, it is a heritage structure that is conserved with care. Fresh air, chirping of birds, dense forest and beautiful surroundings; Mallaram Forest is all about that. Away from hustle and bustle of urban lifestyle, the forest is located in Nizamabad and is well accessible by road. Breathtaking views from hillocks will leave you reluctant to go away from this place. It is an ideal area for trekking and to experience some thrill. From the viewpoint tower, you could have spec...