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Telangana Forests

Flora, Fauna, National Parks, Sacred Groves & Conservation Initiatives The State of Telangana is endowed with a rich diversity of flora and fauna. Dense teak forests are mainly found in the northern part along the banks of the Godavari River. According to the Champion & Seth Classification of Forest Types (1968), Telangana’s forests belong to three forest type groups, further divided into twelve forest types. Teak (Tectona grandis) no longer ranks among the top five tree species due to over-felling, according to the latest State of Environment Report-TS. Telangana is known for its rich biological diversity, spread across nine agro-climatic regions, harboring a total of 2,800 plant taxa belonging to 1,051 genera and 185 families. This accounts for 16% of India’s Angiosperms. Among these, 2,071 species are dicotyledons belonging to 150 families and 796 genera, and 729 species are monocotyledons belonging to 35 families and 255 genera.  Fauna of Telangana Telangana is rich in ...

Satavahana Dynasty

The Satavahanas (also known as the Satakarnis or Salivahanas) ruled the Deccan from c. 232 BCE to c. 208 CE. Originating in present-day Telangana, they rose to power after the decline of the Mauryan Empire and became one of the most influential dynasties of early India. The Satavahanas consolidated political authority across the Deccan, controlled vital trade routes including extensive commerce with the Roman world and actively supported agriculture, crafts, and guild-based industries. They were also notable patrons of religion and culture, extending support to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism, which is reflected in the art and architecture of sites such as Amaravati, Nashik, and Karle. Their administration combined dynastic rule with unique features such as succession occasionally passing through queens which set them apart from many contemporary dynasties. The Satavahanas thus laid enduring foundations in politics, economy, and culture, shaping the historical trajectory of southern a...

Irrigation Projects in Telangana (Organized by District)

Adilabad Bhadradri Kothagudem Hanumakonda Hyderabad Jagitial Jangaon Jayashankar Bhupalpally Jogulamba Gadwal Kamareddy Karimnagar Khammam Komaram Bheem Mahabubabad Mahabubnagar Mancherial Medak Medchal-Malkajgiri Mulugu Nagarkurnool Nalgonda Narayanpet Nirmal Nizamabad Peddapalli Rajanna Sircilla Ranga Reddy Sangareddy Siddipet Suryapet Vikarabad Wanaparthy Warangal Yadadri Bhuvanagiri 🏞️ COMPREHENSIVE OVERVIEW 📈 State-Wide Irrigation Achievement 45+ Lakh Acres ...