Petroglyphs, Pictographs & Prehistoric Expressions | Palaeolithic to Historical Period 60+ Rock Shelters | Mesolithic to Iron Age | Humped Bulls, Deer, War Scenes | UNESCO Tentative Sites Rock art is a form of landscape art that includes designs that have been placed on boulder and cliff faces, cave walls and ceilings, and on the ground surface. Petroglyphs are rock carvings (rock paintings are called pictographs ) made by pecking directly on the rock surface using a stone chisel and a hammerstone. Telangana, with its rugged terrain of granite and sandstone outcrops, preserves an extraordinarily rich corpus of prehistoric rock art spanning from the Upper Palaeolithic to the medieval period…

Sriparvatiya Ikshvakus | c. 208 CE – 320 CE | Eastern Deccan Vijayapuri Capital | Vedic & Buddhist Patrons | International Trade | Earliest Copper-Plate Charter The Ikshvaku Dynasty (c. 208 – 320 CE) also called Andhra Ikshvakus or Sriparvatiya Ikshvakus was a powerful kingdom that rose in the eastern Deccan following the decline of the Satavahana Empire. Originally feudatories, they declared independence and established a vibrant, cosmopolitan capital at Vijayapuri (modern Nagarjunakonda). Though their reign was brief, their legacy is profound, marked by a unique blend of Vedic Brahmanism and Buddhism, active international trade, and sophisticated art and architecture. Their capital, now…

The Sword & Sceptre of the Kakatiya Empire | Racheruvula Lineage (c. 1025 – 1323 CE) 327 Years of Military Supremacy | Reddis → Nayakas | 3 Feudal Branches | 40+ Epigraphs The Recherla Reddis (also recorded in stone as Racheruvula ) formed the most influential military and administrative dynasty of medieval Telangana. From c. 1025 CE to 1323 CE , they evolved from loyal Senapatis (commanders-in-chief) into formidable Mahamandalesvaras and territorial Nayakas, becoming the primary pillar of the Kakatiya empire. Rooted in the ancestral seat of Kupriyal , the Recherla lineage branched into three great houses — Pillalamarri, Amangallu, and Nagulapadu — each shaping the Deccan’s political and rel…

Birthplace of Musi River | Trekking | Camping | 400-Year-Old Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple 📍 Ananthagiri Hills is a lush green hill station located in the Rangareddy district of Telangana , about 90 km from Hyderabad and 6 km from Vikarabad town . It is the starting point of the Musi River , which flows through Hyderabad. The hills are known for their dense forest cover, scenic viewpoints, ancient temple, and excellent trekking and camping opportunities. The Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple , a 400‑year‑old Vishnu temple built during the Nizam era, is a major attraction. The area is a popular weekend getaway for families, trekkers, and nature lovers from the twin cities. The Nagas…