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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 ...

Sirnapalli Samsthanam is located in Nizamad district. Sirnapally Waterfalls, Janaki Bai Waterfalls or Telangana Niagara Waterfalls are located at Sirnapally village in Indalwai Mandal. It is 20 kilometres from Nizamabad, Telangana. Seelam/Sheelam Raja Ramalinga Reddy  Seelam Janaki Bai  Wife of Raja Ramalinga Reddy and Rani of Sirnapalli Seelam Janaki built a pond that flows into Ramadugu Project. She constructed multiple ponds, including Manchippa Cheruvu (Pond) for drinking water. 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. Raja Narsa Goud died on 4 Ap...

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...

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 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...

Origin : Gaurwadi in Balaghat Hills,  Ahemednagar District, Maharashtra State, India. Elevation : 823 metres (2,700 ft) Length : 724 km (450 mi) Drainage : 30,844 km2 (11,909 sq mi) Outflow : Godavari River States : Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana. Length in Telangana : Around 290 km Start : Goudgaon (Janwada)   village, Nagalgidda Mandal, Narayankhed revenue division of Sangareddy district in Telangana, India. End : Kandakurthy village, Renjal Mandal, Nizamabad district Districts : Sangareddy, Medak, Kamareddy, Nizamabad Sangareddy District: Nagalgidda,  Manoor of Narayankhed revenue division, Raikode of Zaheerabad revenue division, Vatpally, Munipally, Pulkal, Sadasivpet, Sangareddy, Hathnoora, Andole Medak District Mandals: Chillipched, Kulcharam, Medak, Papannapet, Shankarampet_A, Kamareddy District Mandals: Nagireddypet, Nizamsagar, Pitlam, Banswada, Birkoor, Bichkunda, Madnur Nizamabad District Mandals: Kotgiri, Bodhan, Renjal Manjira River also spelled ...

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...

Telangana Navodaya Schools are part of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti  an Autonomous Body Under Ministry of Education, Government Of India with head quarters at B-15, Institutional Area, Sector 62, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201307.  The JNV system was founded in 1986 by then Prime Minister of India, Rajiv Gandhi and brain child of the then Human Resources Minister, P. V. Narasimha Rao. The system provides free residential education for grades six to twelve to rural populations and affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). Vision : To provide good quality modern education-including a strong component of culture, inculcation of values, awareness of the environment, adventure activities and physical education- to the talented children predominantly from the rural areas without regard to their family's socio-economic conditions As per the policy of the Government, one Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya is to be established in each district. The first Navodaya Vidyalayas...

Sri Neelakanteshwara Temple is located on a beautiful Highway to Nagpur in the centre of Nizamabad Town is famous for its architecture. Apart from architecture, there is another unique factor to this temple. It is the presence of the Big Three here: Lord Shiva in Linga form, who is Swayambhu; Lord Vishnu lying supine like Lord Padmanabhaswamy and Lord Brahma sitting on his lotus. Devotees throng this temple because of the presence of the Holy Triumvirate . Kanteshwar is popular for an ancient temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is said to be about 500 years old and stands as an example of the architecture of the time during which it was built. This ancient temple was built by Satakarni II for Jains, who was a popular Satavahana King. During Kakatiya period, the Jain mandiram was converted to a Shiva temple when many Jains also converted to Hinduism. The structure resembles the Nagara style or Hindu architecture with influences from north. While some legends say that th...