Phanigiri
Mahastupa, Apsidal Chaityas, Paribhogika Relic Casket & Ikshvaku Inscriptions (3rd c. BCE – 4th c. CE) 16‑acre hilltop complex | Roman gold coin of Nero | Potin coin with ship | Jataka panels | Sanskrit‑Prakrit verses Phanigiri (Sanskrit: Phani = snake, Giri = hill) is a village in Tirumalagiri mandal, Suryapet district, Telangana, about 52 km from Nalgonda. The hill on the northern side resembles a snake’s hood, giving the site its name. Phanigiri is one of the most significant Buddhist centres in the Deccan, spreading over 16 acres atop a hill. Excavations have revealed a Mahastupa (Paribhogika stupa containing a silver relic casket), two apsidal chaityagrihas (prayer halls), three viha…
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Meluganti Nayaks
A 13th-century military lineage from the Nalgonda and Khammam regions Introduction The Meluganti (Melugantu/Meluguntu) family were a prominent clan of high-ranking military subordinates ( Nayakas ) who served the Kakatiya dynasty during the 13th century, primarily under the great King Ganapatideva . Their history, reconstructed from stone inscriptions, reveals their role as dedicated feudatories, temple patrons, and loyal servants to both the Kakatiya throne and their own family lineage in present-day Telangana. 1. The Meluganti Brothers at Vadapalli (A.D. 1211) The most detailed record of the family comes from an inscription at Vadapalli (Miryalaguda Taluk, Nalgonda District). Dated to A.D. 1211 …
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Suryapet District History
Suryapet district is a district in the Indian state of Telangana. The city of Suryapet is the district headquarters. The district has three revenue divisions Suryapet, Kodad and Huzurnagar. It is sub-divided into 23 mandals. The district shares boundaries with Nalgonda, Khammam, Yadadri, Jangaon and Mahabubabad districts and with Andhra Pradesh state. It is carved out from erst while Nalgonda district. Part of Amangallu-70 and Kondapalli-300 or Kondapallinadu (Huzurnagar) in olden times. Kondapalli-300 (also known as Kondapallinadu ) during Western Chalukyas of Kalyani (973-1153 CE) is located within the current boundaries of Suryapet district , specifically covering its southern and eastern regi…
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Phanigiri or Dharmachakrapuram of Ikshvakus
Phanigiri: The Final Records of the Ikshvakus Dynasty: Ikshvaku | Location: Tirumalagiri, Suryapet I. The 3rd Century Foundation Source: Indian Archaeology 2010-2011 (Page 117)
Excavations at Phanigiri (historically known as Dharmachakrapuram ) have yielded a fragmentary Prakrit record in Brahmi characters.
Dating to the reign of Chamtamula Maharaja , the text mentions Siritagissa and concludes with the date: divasam 6 (Day 6).
II. Administration and Sacred Works
A limestone slab found at the site refers to the Navakaammika (Superintendent of Works). This official oversaw the construction of the Stupa and monastic structures on the "Hill of the S…
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SRSP Kakatiya Canal
Sri Ram Sagar Project · North Telangana · Inter‑River Basin Transfer Length 284 km · Capacity 9,700 cusecs · 36 MW hydro power · 7 districts Overview: The Kakatiya Canal, officially the SRSP Kakatiya Canal, is a major irrigation canal in Telangana. It originates from the Sriram Sagar dam (SRSP) and extends to the Lower Manair Dam (LMD) Reservoir, covering about 284 km[reference:0]. The canal feeds North Telangana, providing irrigation water and drinking water for major cities. It is an inter‑river basin transfer link, feeding Godavari River water to the Krishna River basin in Warangal and Khammam districts[reference:1][reference:2].
284 Length (km) 9,700 Flow Capacity (cusecs) 36 MW Power Gene…
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Suryapet District
Portal of Telangana · India's First Waste-Compliant City · Land of Ancient Temples HQ: Suryapet · 2 Revenue Divisions · 23 Mandals · Population: 10,99,560 · Area: 3,374.41 km² · Literacy: 64.11% Overview: Suryapet district is a dis
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