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The Atmakur–Amarchinta Samasthanam (c.1268 / 1660 CE -1948 CE), also known simply as Amarchinta Estate, was one of the prominent tributary Samasthans under the dominion of His Exalted Highness, the Nizam of Hyderabad. Covering an area of about 190 square miles, it lay along the left bank of the Krishna River, bordered by Wanaparthy on the east, Makthal on the west, Koilkonda on the north, and Gadwal across the river to the south. Renowned for its irrigation works, forts, and fine muslin weaving, Amarchinta exemplified the agrarian prosperity and cultural vitality of the Deccan’s smaller principalities. Founder: Sri Gopal Reddy (Mukkaravaru family) Traditional capitals: Thippadam Valley (initial) → Atmakur (later), on the left bank of the Krishna River Area: ~190 square miles Boundaries: East — Wanaparthi samasthan; West — Makhtal; North — Koilkunda; South — Krishna River (separating Amarchinta from Gadwal) Principal town / residence: Atmakur (fortified town) Noted products: Fine muslin...

Wanaparthy Samsthanam (1512 CE - 1948 CE) , formerly known as the Samsthan of Sugur, was one of the most important and influential feudatory estates under His Exalted Highness the Nizam’s Dominions. Located in present-day Mahbubnagar (now Wanaparthy) District of Telangana, it spanned an area of 440 square miles and included 150 villages and 29 hamlets, with a population exceeding 81,000. With a recorded history stretching back to the 16th century, it originated from the Vijayanagara Empire and later became a key vassal under the Qutb Shahis of Golconda and the Asaf Jahi Nizams. Located in the Mahboobnagar district, it covered 440 square miles and comprised 150 villages and 29 hamlets. The samasthan was known for its effective administration, military prowess, and cultural patronage, leaving a significant legacy in the Telangana region. Boundaries: East: Jatprole Samsthanam West: Amarchinta Samsthanam North: Khalsa Talukas of Mahbubnagar and Nagar-Kurnool South: River Krishna (across wh...

Pangal Fort, located at Pangal in Wanaparthy District of Telangana, is one of the great hill forts of southern India. This area was historically part of Kuruva-70 Nayakara Seema.. Built during the 11th–12th centuries CE by the Kalyani Chalukyas, the fort sprawls across hundreds of acres of rugged granite hills and thorny forest terrain. Designed with seven massive gateways, its most prominent entrance, the Mundlagavini, stands out as an architectural marvel built with huge granite slabs. Within the fort ruins, one still finds remnants of mandapas (such as the Uyyala Mandapam), rock-cut water bodies, tanks, and cisterns, all of which showcase the engineering and architectural sophistication of its builders. The terrain itself added to the fort’s strength, making it almost impregnable to invading armies in the medieval period. Pangal Fort – A Visitor’s Journey Visiting Pangal Fort is like stepping into a forgotten chapter of Telangana’s history. Hidden away in the rocky hills of Wanapart...

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...

Wanaparthy district is a district in the Indian state of Telangana. Its headquarters is Wanaparthy. The district shares boundaries with Gadwal, Mahabubnagar, Narayanpet, Nagarkurnool districts and with the state boundary of Andhra pradesh. It was carved out of Mahabubnagar district.   c.550 AD - 753 AD :  Badami Chalukyas  (543 AD - 753 AD) Pulakeshin I defeated  Vakataka Dynasty  in c.550 AD. Pulakeshin II defeated  Durjaya Dynasty  in 611 AD and defeated  Vishnukundins  in 611 / 624 AD. 655 AD - 680 AD : Vikramaditya I  Vikramaditya I was the third son and followed his father, Pulakesi II on to the Chalukya throne. He restored order in the fractured kingdom and made the Pallavas retreat from the capital Vatapi. 13th April, 660 AD : mudalapadu (Iparumkal), Kollapur Sanskrit. Registered the grant of the village Iparumkal situated in Vamguravati Vishaya by Vikramaditya I while he was camping at the village Marrura. The grant was made...

Khilla Ghanpur Fort is located in Ganpur village & Mandal, Wanaparthy District, Telangana State, India. This hill fort was built by joining two mountains by Recharla Padma Nayakulu and Gona Ganapa reddy in 13th century. This fort has witnessed many wars between Bahamanis, Vijayanagara Kings, Bijapur Kings and Qutb Shahi Kings etc. The cannons which still exist have been kept on the top most side of the fort. We can also see palace and ministers houses ruins.

Sri Ranganayaka Swamy Temple is located in Srirangapur,  Pebbair Mandal,  Wanaparthy district, Telangana State, India. Srirangapuram temple situated at an island formed by 'Ratna Pushkarini' lake and is renowned for the Sri Ranganathaswamy temple.  There is an interesting story behind this temple. It is said that the King Krishnadevaraya, Vijayanagaram ruler once went to Srirangapuram and was mesmerized by the beauty of Sri Ranganayaka Swamy Temple there. And then he decided to construct a Ranganayaka Swamy Temple in his kingdom.  Later, Ranganayaka (Lord Vishnu) appeared in his dream and told the king that his idol is lying in the kingdom and an eagle would direct him to that place. And it is said that succeeding day Krishna Devaraya followed the eagle and found the idol between Kothakota and Kanvyapalli mountains. The temple was constructed near Ratna Pushpakarni Lake in the kingdom.

Wanaparthy Palace is also known as "Mustafa Mahal" as a name for the advice of a Muslim saint. This palace covers an area of 640 square miles. This palace will now house the Collector's office and Collector Camp Office. The surname of the Samsthana rulers is Janumpally. Wanaparthy Samasthan traced its origin back to 14 century, when as the Warangal Kakatiya Dynasty crumbled, local chieftains established their ascendancy over surrounding territory and divided it among themselves. After Vijayanagar Kingdom was succeeded by Bijapur, Qutub Shah and Mogul successive rulers had found it expedient to maintain 8 samsthanams as buffer states along Krishna river. Wanaparthy was bounded on 3 sides by other sammsthanams. In the time Aurangzeb, Wanaparthy became a feudatory of Moghul empire and of the Nizam as viceroy of that empire in the south. The Rajas of the Samasthans were closely associated with the QtubShahi kings. The early Rajas of Wanaparthy kept on army of ...