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Wanaparthy Samsthanam The Rise of the Nayaks and the The Janumpalli Legacy 440 Square Miles | 150 Villages | 29 Hamlets | Population: 81,000+ The history of the Janumpalli Family (1512 CE - 1948 CE) represents one of the most enduring political lineages in the Deccan. Originally local chieftains, their domain evolved from a small fiefdom into the Samsthan of Sugur , and finally into the Wanaparthy Samsthanam under the Asaf Jahi Nizams. Located in the Mahbubnagar zilla (currently Wanaparthy district) of Telangana, the Samsthanam was renowned for its military prowess, administrative sophistication, and cultural patronage. I. The Janumpalli Chieftaincy (c. 1510 – 1565) The formative years under the Vijayanagara Empire, marked by the family's migration and establishment as local Nayaks and Poligars in the Sugur region. Raja Veera Krishna Reddy (1512 AD - 1540 CE) ...

The Gopalpet Samasthanam Offshoot of Wanaparthy | The Feudatory of the Asaf Jahi Throne 📍 Wanaparthy District, Telangana | 🏰 36 Villages | 📏 144.59 sq mi | 👑 “Apara Pathanjali” The Gopalpet Samasthanam was a small but historically significant princely estate located in present-day Wanaparthy district, Telangana. It emerged as an offshoot of the larger Wanaparthy Samasthanam and was one of the fourteen major feudatories under the Nizam of Hyderabad. Despite its modest size, the samasthanam produced notable scholar‑rulers and left behind a ruined fort that still evokes the region’s feudal past. The estate is particularly remembered for its ruler Kasthuri Rangacharyulu , honoured with the title “Apara Pathanjali” (the second Pathanjali) for his patronage of yoga and learning. I. Origins and Rise (16th – 18th Century) The Gopalpet Samasthanam traces its roots to the Wanaparthy lineage, which estab...

The Atmakur–Amarchinta Samasthanam The Mukkaravaru Legacy (c. 1268 – 1948 CE) 190 Square Miles | Population: ~47,000 (1931) | Revenue: ₹2,50,000 | Tribute: ₹70,000 | Nerivilla Gotram The Atmakur–Amarchinta Samasthanam , also known as the Amarchinta Estate, was one of the most enduring tributary states in the Deccan, maintaining its distinct identity through seven centuries of shifting empires. Nestled along the left bank of the Krishna River, bordered by Wanaparthy, Makthal, Koilkonda, and Gadwal, this samasthanam was renowned not for grand conquests, but for its mastery of agrarian prosperity . Its legacy is built upon sophisticated irrigation works that tamed the landscape and the production of exquisite fine muslin that clothed its people and defined its commerce, exemplifying the cultural and economic vitality of Telangana's smaller principalities. The first capital was Thippadam Valley. Later the capital was shifted to Atmaku...

🏰 Khilla Ghanpur Fort (Ghanpur Fort) 13th‑century hill fortress | Two mountains joined by Recharla & Gona kings | Secret tunnels | Ganapa Samudram lake | Wanaparthy district, Telangana 🏔️ Khilla Ghanpur Fort (Ghanpur Fort) – a historic hill fort located in Ghanpur village & mandal, Wanaparthy district, Telangana . Built in the 13th century by Recharla Padma Nayakulu and Gona Ganapa Reddy (Gona Ganna Reddy) , the fort was constructed by joining two mountains. It was a strategic stronghold that witnessed numerous battles between the Bahamanis, Vijayanagara kings, Bijapur sultans, and Qutb Shahis. The name “Ghanpur” is derived from the Kakatiya ruler Ganapathi Deva . The fort features two secret tunnels (one leading to the village below, another to Panagal fort), a palace, ministers’ quarters, cannons on the summit, and two natural ponds that supplied drinking water. Below the fort lies the sprawling Ganapa Samudram lake , built during ...

🏛️ Wanaparthy Palace (Mustafa Mahal): Seat of the Wanaparthy Samsthanam 640 sq miles Estate | Collector’s Office | Legacy of the Janumpally Rajas | Telangana 📍 Wanaparthy Palace , also known as Mustafa Mahal , is a historic palace located in Wanaparthy town, Wanaparthy district, Telangana . It was the seat of the Wanaparthy Samsthanam (princely state), ruled by the Janumpally dynasty. The palace was built following the advice of a Muslim saint, from which it derives the name “Mustafa Mahal”. The estate once covered an area of 640 square miles . Today, the palace houses the Collector’s office and the Collector’s Camp Office . The Wanaparthy Samsthanam traced its origins to the 14th century, when local chieftains established ascendancy after the fall of the Kakatiya dynasty. The Rajas of Wanaparthy were closely associated with the Qutb Shahi kings and later served as feudatories of the Mughal Empire and the Nizams of Hyderabad. ...