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Mancherial district was created out of Adilabad district in 2016 during the general reorganization of districts in Telangana. The district headquarters is located at Mancherial town. It is surrounded by Komaram Bheem, Nirmal, Jagtial, Peddapalli and Bhupalpally districts of Telangana and with Maharashtra state. Mancherial is said to get its name from the term ‘Manchi Revu’ as the place is on the banks of river Godavari. It is believed that later Manchi Revu was westernized as Mancherial. Mancherial is previously called as "GARMILLA".  Jurassic Period Yamanapalli or Vemanpalli Dinosaur Fossil Yamanapalli Dinosaur Fossil of Kotasaurus Yamanpalliensis, 16-foot-high (over 5 metres in height) and 14 metres in length from Jurassic age, dating back to about 160 million years was found during an excavation by the Geological Survey of India (GSI) in Yamanapalli region of Mancherial District, Telangana State, India. Negligent Telangana government has no plans for a fossil park While a ...

The Meluganti Nayaks: Feudatory Warriors of the Kakatiya Empire A 13th-century military lineage from the Nalgonda and Khammam regions Introduction The Meluganti (Melugantu/Meluguntu) family were a prominent clan of high-ranking military subordinates ( Nayakas ) who served the Kakatiya dynasty during the 13th century, primarily under the great King Ganapatideva . Their history, reconstructed from stone inscriptions, reveals their role as dedicated feudatories, temple patrons, and loyal servants to both the Kakatiya throne and their own family lineage in present-day Telangana. 1. The Meluganti Brothers at Vadapalli (A.D. 1211) The most detailed record of the family comes from an inscription at Vadapalli (Miryalaguda Taluk, Nalgonda District). Dated to A.D. 1211 (Saka 1133, Pramoduta) , the inscription lists five brothers : Melugantu Komare-nayaka Devare-nayaka Ede-nayaka Bete-nayaka Rudre-nayaka These brothers constructed the temple of Bradukesvara (also called Brad...

The Malyala Chiefs: The Sword-Arm of the Kakatiyas Overview: The Malyala dynasty (1076 – 1276 CE) was a formidable line of military commanders ( Senani ) and feudal lords. They were the premier "Sword-Arm" of the Kakatiya Empire, responsible for pivotal victories in Coastal Andhra and the management of strategic southern frontiers. Capitals: Sankisapura (Dornakal) and Vardhamanapura (Bhoothpur). Key Forts: Kondaparthi, Dharanikota, Budapuram. 1. Origins and Rise The dynasty rose during the Western Chalukya era with Danna Senani . They were initially "Lords of the Town of Malyala" before being granted larger territories. Following their success as king-makers and protectors, the family expanded into two strategic branches to manage the growing Kakatiya borders. 2. The Lineage of Rulers Danna Senani c. 1150 CE The Dynastic Founder: Known as the "Lord of the town of Malyala,...

Medak District, located in the heart of Telangana, carries a name rooted in its agricultural prosperity. Originally known as Methukudurgam (Rice Fort), the name evolved into Methuku due to the abundance of fine and coarse rice grown in the region. Historically, it was also known as Siddapuram , a name that eventually lost its prominence to popular usage. During the Nizam era, the town was briefly renamed Gulshanabad before returning to its current identity as Medak. Throughout history, it remained a core part of Andhol Rajyam and the administrative divisions of Kasavula-70 and Methuku-70 . 1. Asmaka Mahajanapada (700 – 300 BCE) 16 Mahajanapadas Frontier Zone Rulers: Tribal Clan-Chiefs (Early Iron Age Chieftainships) The Medak region served as a vital cultural frontier for the Asmaka Mahajanapada . It was a landscape dominated by Megalithic communities who transitioned from nomadic pastoralism to ...

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 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: ...

Aiyyavolu 500 ⚓ The “Five‑Hundred Swamis of Aihole” — a medieval merchant guild in Telangana (12th–13th c.) The Aiyyavolu 500 (also Ayyavale-500, Ayyavale-Five-Hundred, or Five‑Hundred Swamis of Aihole ) was a powerful self‑governing trading corporation that operated across the Deccan, including present‑day Telangana. They managed regional trade, levied market tolls, and sponsored temples and civic infrastructure like gateways ( torana ). 📜 Key inscriptions (Telangana region) 📍 Gangapuram Date: 28 July 1143 CE Sovereign: Western Chalukya Jagadekamalla II Action: Community of 500 nanadesis , headed by Manikara Bammisetti, granted levy income from various commodities to god Padmesvara. 📍 Appanapalli (Kadumuru) Date: 18 July 1181 CE Sovereign: Kalachuri Ahuvamalla Action: Elders of Aiyyavolu 500 + 36 Beedu + Kannada 1000 assembled to build a gateway (torana) at Kada...