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The Janumpalli Legacy The Rise of the Nayaks and the Wanaparthy Samsthanam 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) ...

Telangana's Forgotten Hill Fortress Nestled in the rocky hills of Wanaparthy District, Pangal Fort stands as a silent sentinel to Telangana's turbulent history. Built during the 11th–12th centuries CE by the Kalyani Chalukyas, this sprawling hill fort sprawls across hundreds of acres of rugged granite terrain. With its seven massive gateways and ingenious water systems, Pangal represents a masterpiece of medieval Indian military architecture that witnessed centuries of dynastic struggle. A Visitor's Journey to Pangal Fort 📍 Location: Pangal village, Wanaparthy District, Telangana 🚍 How to Reach: Buses from Wanaparthy (15km), nearest railway at Mahabubnagar (74km) 🥾 Trek Distance: 1.5 km (one way) from Pangal village 🕰️ Best Time: July to January (pleasant weather) The Trek Experience The adventure begins at ...

The Mukkaravaru Legacy The Atmakur–Amarchinta Samasthanam (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 Atmak...

The Vijayanagara Empire (1336 CE - 1646 CE) was a preeminent South Indian empire founded in 1336 AD by Harihara I and Bukka Raya I of the Sangama dynasty. Its capital was the magnificent city of Vijayanagar (modern-day Hampi, Karnataka). The empire was established as a Hindu bulwark against the advancing Delhi Sultanate and later the Deccan Sultanates. The official languages were Sanskrit, Kannada, and Telugu, reflecting its multi-lingual and cosmopolitan nature. Hinduism was the state religion, and the empire was renowned for its patronage of art, architecture, and literature. Founders : Harihara I and Bukka Raya I of the Sangama dynasty Capital : Vijayanagar  (modern Hospet, Bellary district, Hampi, Karnataka.) Languages : Sanskrit, Kannada and Telugu Religion : Hinduism 1. Origins and Rise The founders, Harihara and Bukka, had previously served the Kakatiya and Kampili kingdoms. After Kampili fell to the Delhi Sultanate in 1327, the brothers were captured, taken to Delhi, and co...