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Kolanupaka, also known as Kollipaka, Bimbavatipuram, Kottiyapaka, Kollihaka, Kollipaka, Kolanpak, and Kollipakanadu, is located in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district . Kollipaka served as an important administrative and military center under the Rashtrakutas (753 AD – 982 AD) and the Kalyani Chalukyas (973 AD – 1163 AD). The Rashtrakutas had their main capital at Manyakheta (Malkhed) , while the Western Chalukyas ruled from Kalyani (Basavakalyan) . Kollipaka functioned as a regional center governed by Mahamandalesvaras and feudatories. Rashtrakuta Period The Ratta Dynasty (875-1250), a branch of the Rashtrakutas ruling over Belagavi (modern Karnataka), administered parts of this region. They are believed to descend from Hem Ratti and spoke Kannada, with some using Telugu. 846–888 AD: Sankarganda I administered areas including Jaffarghad, Warangal. 25th September, 846 AD: Land grants at Mallikarjuna Palli, Medak. 888 AD: Jain inscription at Mettugutta hillock, Kazipet. Many ru...

The Narayanpuram or Narayanpur Samasthan was a small princely estate located in present-day Yadadri–Bhongir district of Telangana. The ruling family rose to prominence under the Asaf Jahi Nizams of Hyderabad for their loyalty, administration, and military service. The Rajapeta fort (1775) and Masjid-e-Mahboobia stand as major monuments of this estate. Key Historical Significance and Chronology 18th Century: Emergence under Asaf Jahi rule as loyal jagirdars. 1775: Construction of Rajapeta Fort by Ramana Reddy. 19th Century: Family gains prominence and marriage ties with Nizam’s household. 1906: Construction of Masjid-e-Mahboobia with Nizam’s permission (inscription present). 1949: Jagir abolition ends administrative control of the samasthan. 1. Origins and Rise The Narayanpuram rulers descended from Manchal Reddy, who received the land as a reward for capturing a notorious thief. His successors expanded the estate and established strongholds like Rajapeta fort...

The Pochampally Ikkat: A Woven Legacy of Telangana Nestled in the heart of Telangana, the Bhoodan Pochampally region, a cluster of about 80-100 villages in the Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district, is renowned globally as the "Silk City." This is the home of the illustrious Pochampally saree, a symbol of India's rich textile heritage. More than just a garment, each Pochampally saree is a masterpiece of geometry and color, born from a unique and painstaking dyeing and weaving technique known as Ikat. Recognized for its exceptional artistry, it holds the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) status, awarded in 2005, protecting its identity and linking it inextricably to its place of origin. The Uniqueness of Ikat: The Art of Pre-Dyed Weaving What sets Pochampally apart is its specific use of the double Ikat technique. The term 'Ikat' comes from the Malay-Indonesian word 'mengikat,' meaning 'to tie.' This is the essence of the process. The Process: Instead...

The Recherlas (1360 CE - 1475 CE)  were a prominent warrior lineage of Telangana who initially served the Kakatiyas as generals (senāpatis) and feudatories from  996 CE - 1323 CE . They first appear in inscriptions as Recherla “Reddies” and later as Nayakas stationed at strategic centers such as Kupriyal, Palampet, and Anumagallu, responsible for defending Kakatiya territories. Following the fall of the Kakatiya empire in 1323 CE, the Recherla chiefs, like other Telugu nobles, initially aligned with the Musunuri Nayakas in the struggle against Delhi Sultanate rule, serving as key feudatories within this new confederation from 1323 CE to 1360 CE By circa 1360 CE, as Musunuri power waned, the Recherlas under Dāma Nayaka I asserted their independence, establishing the sovereign kingdoms of Rachakonda (in Northern Telangana) and its branch at Devarakonda (in Southern Telangana). Their rule (c. 1360 - 1475 CE) represents a critical link between the Kakatiya polity and the subsequen...

Yadadri Bhuvanagiri District, is a district in the Indian state of Telangana. The administrative headquarters is located at Bhuvanagiri Town. The district shares boundaries with Suryapet, Nalgonda, Jangaon, Siddipet, Medchal-Malkajgiri and Rangareddy districts. Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district is carved out of erstwhile Nalgonda district. Rashtrakuta Dynasty  907 AD :  Ravi Chandrayya 1st April, 907 AD :  Velmajala, Bhuvanagiri  Telugu and Kannada.  This inscription is on a slab near ruined construction outside the village. The inscription refers to Akalavarsha (i.e. Krishna II) and records the gift of 100  marttars  of land to a basadi; and a garden by Ravi Chandrayya, a subordinate of the king. 913 AD - 972 AD : Mahasamanta   Nurmadidhavala  Ayyanayyarasar Chief : Gommarasa 913 AD : Padaturu, Nalgonda, Nityavarsha (Indra III)  This Kannada inscription, engraved on a pillar, set up in front of Ramalingesvarasvami temple, belongs to the reig...

Name : Aggalayya (1034 AD - 1074 AD) Spouse : Vallikambe Born : c. 1000 AD  Died : c. 1080 AD Profession : Royal Physician (Ayurveda), Mahasamantha  Titles :  Vaidyaratnakara Pranacharya, M ahasamanta and Vaidyasikhamani  Religion : Jainism Inscriptions : Yadadri Bhuvanagiri ( Saidapur or Saidapuram) , Sangareddy (Sirur,  Singuru in  Narayankhed Mandal ) from 1034 AD to 1074 AD Aggalayya who is stated to have been specialist in Sastra (surgery) and Sastra (Science) and was capable of curing even the severe diseases that cannot be cured by other physicians. The records describe the proficiency of Aggalayya in Ayurveda with particular reference to his skill in Sastra-vaidya or treatment of diseases by surgical methods.   It is interesting to note that surgery in the system of Ayurveda was practised with efficiency in those days. Aggalayya is stated to be the royal physician. Aggalayya has not only been praised as an efficient physician or surgeon bu...

Introduction Nestled in the sacred village of Kolanupaka (Kulpak) in Aler Mandal, Yadadri-Bhuvanagiri District , Telangana, the Sri Chandikamba Sametha Someswaraswami Temple —popularly known as Kolanupaka Sri Someswara Temple —is one of the oldest Shaiva temples in South India. Dedicated to Lord Shiva (Someshwara Swamy) and Goddess Chandika , the temple is revered for its Sahasralinga (Veyi Lingala Gudi) , meaning "temple of a thousand lingas." Just a short distance away lies the ancient Kulpakji Jain Temple , making Kolanupaka a living testament to India’s spiritual harmony. History and Architecture Believed to date back to the Chalukyan period (1070–1126 CE) , inscriptions reveal that Kolanupaka was once the second capital of the Kalyani Chalukyas . The temple received generous patronage from rulers who donated land, gold, and cattle. Over time, the Kakatiyas expanded and renovated the structure, leaving behind their signature architectural elements— square man...

Rock art is a form of landscape art that includes designs that have been placed on boulder and cliff faces, cave walls and ceilings, and on the ground surface. Petroglyphs are rock carvings (rock paintings are called pictographs) made by pecking directly on the rock surface using a stone chisel and a hammerstone.  Of all the questions with regard to rock art the most problematic is its dating. For the relative dating of rock art the following aspects are taken into consideration.  They are: 1. Thematic content 2. Superimposition 3. State of preservation 4. Colour scheme 5. Archaeological evidence. 1. Thematic content The thematic content in the rock art of Telangana mainly consists of animal figures such as deer species, humped bull (Bos indicus), hare, rabbit , mangoose, porcupine, dog, tiger etc., and birds such as peacock, human and anthropomorphic figures, hand prints and geometric figures. The thematic content of the paintings and also the petroglyphs, is useful for under...