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Polavasa Dynasty (Polasa Chiefs / Lengonda Dynasty) Brief Introduction: The Polavasa Dynasty (1076 - 1160 A.D.) was a prominent medieval power in Telangana. They were subordinates of the Western Chalukyas who later revolted to assert independence in the early 12th century. Key Historical Significance: Descendants of the Rashtrakutas , they ruled the territories immediately north of the Kakatiyas. Their kingdom bordered the River Godavari and stretched from Polavasa to Narsampet. Capital: Polavasa (Current Polasa, Jagitial District, Telangana State, India) 1. Origins and Rise The dynasty was founded by Madhava Varma , a ruler noted in inscriptions for possessing a crore of horses. They belonged to the Venugontukula (Ugravadiya) lineage and claimed the title Lattaluru-Puravaradhisvara . They rose to prominence as Mahamandaleshvaras under Western Chalukya King Vikramaditya VI during the reorganization of the Sabbimandala-1000 ...

The Kakatiya dynasty ( c.895 CE / 1151 CE - 1323 CE ) was a powerful South Indian dynasty that ruled over most of the eastern Deccan, comprising present-day Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, and parts of eastern Karnataka and southern Odisha between the 12th and 14th centuries. They are descendants of the Karikala Chola King of the Durjaya clan and also traced their ancestry to the Solar dynasty (Suryavamsa) of the Ikshvaku Kshatriyas. Initially starting as vassals of the Rashtrakutas and later the Western Chalukyas, they emerged as a sovereign power. Their capital was initially at Anmakonda (Hanumakonda) and later shifted to Orugallu / Ekasilanagara (Warangal). The Kakatiya period is rightly called the brightest period of Telugu history, known for valor, architectural innovation, and extensive irrigation works. The dynasty famously possessed the Koh-i-Noor diamond before it was seized by the Delhi Sultanate. Founder : Venna Capitals : Anmakonda (Hanumakonda), Orugallu / Ekasilanagara (W...

🏹 The Vemabola Family Military Commanders of the Early Kakatiyas 📜 Primary Source: A Corpus of Inscriptions in the Telangana Districts (Part III, 1956) 📍 Place: Matedu (Materu), Khammam District  |  📅 Date: 4th March, A.D. 1120 (Saka 1042)  |  👑 Reign: Mahamandalesvara Kakatiya Prola II 🌿 Lineage and Social Origin The Vemabola family (also known as Vemabola-kula ) emerged as a significant military lineage from the Pulinda-vamsa . Inscriptions identify them as members of the fourth caste, specifically associated with the Boyas , tasked with the protection of the social order. 🏆 Buchana (Nadakotamalla): The "jewel of the family" and earliest recorded ancestor. 📜 Gotamalla: Son of Buchana and father to the four prominent brothers. ⚔️ The Four Brothers The inscriptions at Matedu and the surrounding Mahabubabad region highlight four brothers who served as the pillars of the lineage: ...

Also known as Bottu Chiefs · c. 845 CE – 1200 CE · Feudal masters of Visuru-nadu (modern Khammam & eastern Warangal, Telangana) The Mudigonda Chalukyas (or Mudugonda Chalukyas; later phase called Bottu Chiefs ) were a minor but remarkably resilient Chalukya dynasty ruling a strategic region in present-day Khammam district and eastern Warangal, Telangana between the 8th and 12th centuries (flourishing 11th–13th centuries). They hailed from Mudigonda village, their initial capital. Their exceptional political endurance—serving as feudatories across five centuries to nearly every major Deccan empire—makes them a unique thread in Deccan history. 📜 Legacy preserved through inscriptions: Mogilicheruvu grant, Kukunuru plates, Bezawada copper plate, Kandyam plates, Palampeta inscription, and more. These records provide invaluable details about their own rule and the dynasties they served. ⚔️ Political Adaptability & Vassalage They beg...

1. Aiyyavolu-500 Guild Inscriptions Appanapalli (Kadumuru) Inscription Date: A.D. 1181 | Reign: Kalachuri King Ahavamalla Elders of the Aiyyavolu 500, 36 Beedu of Mummari, and Ubhaya Nanadesis of Kannada Navaka 1000 granted gifts to god Somesvara. [Vol-I, 493] Alampur Gavaresvara Inscription Date: A.D. 1182 | Reign: Kalachuri King Ahavamalla Representatives of Ayyavale-500, Ubhaya-Nanadesis, and Mummuri Dandas assembled as a Mahanadu at Alampur. Granted income from taxes and tolls to god Gavaresvara. [Vol-I, 495] Alampur Gauresvara Inscription Date: A.D. 1299 | Reign: Kakatiya King Prataparudra The guild purchased 5 marttars of land from Sthanadhipatis and granted it to god Gauresvara. Mentions members Mummadi Brammi-setti and Pruthvi-setti. [Vol-II, 1130] 2. Inscriptions at the Locality of Ayyanavolu Satyasraya Period Record Date: A.D. 1006 | Reign: Irivabedamga S...

Hatampura (Alampur) - Sacred Core of Kanne-300 📍 Jogulamba Gadwal, Telangana — where Tungabhadra meets Krishna & history echoes in stone Hatampura (modern Alampur) served as the spiritual and administrative anchor for the Kanne-300 division under the Kollipake-7000 realm. Its unique location at the confluence of the Tungabhadra and Krishna rivers made it a sacred sangama – a rare meeting point of Śaiva and Śākta traditions, home to the renowned Jogulamba Shakti Peetha and the exquisite Navabrahma temples. 🌊 River barrier & borderlands The Tungabhadra acted as a natural boundary: modern Kurnool Town lies on the southern bank, while Hatampura (Alampur) stands on the northern bank. This river often separated Ayaje-300 (north) from Kanne-300 or Naruvadi-500 (south and east). Despite the divide, Alampur remained the primary urban and religious destination for the people of Kannesima (Kanne-300). Recognized as one of t...

History of Gajavelu (Gajwel) Gajwel, officially Gajwel–Pragnapur, is a town and a municipality in Siddipet district of the Indian state of Telangana, India. Historically known as Gajaveli , this region was a significant scholarly and administrative hub under the Western Chalukyas . Organized as an Agrahara (a tax-exempt settlement), it served as a center for irrigation development and diverse religious patronage across Saiva, Jain, and Vaishnava traditions. 1. Administrative Origins: Ravipola-30 Gajwel was part of the territorial division known as Ravipola-30 . Its historical timeline is established through several key records: Early Record (979 CE): Inscriptions from Sitaramapalli during the reign of Tailapa II mark the early Chalukya presence. Local Governance: The region was managed by Dandanayakas (Generals), Prabhus (Local Lords), and merchant guilds. 2. 1065 – 1077 CE: Asagaraja (Rattanarayana) The inscriptio...