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Beta I
Beta I (r. c. 1000–1052), also known as Garudanka Beta or Garuda Beta, was a member of the Kakatiya dynasty of southern India. His father Gunda IV was a Rashtrakuta vassal, and was killed in a conflict with the Kalyani Chalukyas who usurped the power from the Rashtrakutas. Beta accepted the suzerainty of the Kalyani Chalukyas, participated in their war against the Cholas, and obtained Anamkonda as fief. Early life Beta I's father Gunda IV was a loyal Rashtrakuta vassal until the Kalyani Chalukyas usurped the power from them. Gunda IV then attempted to carve out an independent principality at Kuravi, by displacing the Mudugonda Chalukyas, also known as the Bottus. The Bottus sought help of the Kalyani Chalukyas, whose general Viriyala Erra defeated and killed Gunda IV around 995 CE. The Bayyaram inscription and the 1124 CE Gudur inscription call Beta I "Garudanka Beta", probably to distinguish him from a Bottu chief of same name. The Gudur inscription suggests that Beta I was t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kakatiya Dynasty
The Kakatiya dynasty (IAST: Kākatīya) was an Indian dynasty that ruled most of eastern Deccan region comprising present day Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, and parts of eastern Karnataka and southern Odisha between 12th and 14th centuries. Their capital was Orugallu, now known as Warangal. Early Kakatiya rulers served as feudatories to Rashtrakutas and Western Chalukyas for more than two centuries. They assumed sovereignty under Prataparudra I in 1163 CE by suppressing other Chalukya subordinates in the Telangana region. Ganapati Deva (r. 1199–1262) significantly expanded Kakatiya lands during the 1230s and brought under Kakatiya control the Telugu-speaking lowland delta areas around the Godavari and Krishna rivers. Ganapati Deva was succeeded by Rudrama Devi (r. 1262–1289) who is one of the few queens in Indian history. Marco Polo, who visited India around 1289–1293, made note of Rudrama Devi's rule and nature in flattering terms. She successfully repelled the attacks ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tailapa II
Tailapa II (r. c. 973-997), also known as Taila II and by his title ''Ahavamalla'', was the founder of the Western Chalukya dynasty in southern India. Tailapa claimed descent from the earlier Chalukyas of Vatapi, and initially ruled as a Rashtrakuta vassal from the Tardavadi-1000 province in the modern Bijapur district of Karnataka. When the Rashtrakuta power declined following an invasion by the Paramara king Siyaka, Tailapa overthrew the Rashtrakuta king Karka II, and established a new dynasty. Tailapa spent several years consolidating his control over the western Deccan region between the Narmada and the Tungabhadra rivers. Gradually, several former Rashtrakuta feudatories, including the Shilaharas, acknowledged his suzerainty. Tailapa successfully resisted Chola and Paramara invasions, and imprisoned and killed the invading Paramara king Munja. His general Barapa captured the Lata region in present-day Gujarat, establishing the Lata Chalukya line of chiefs. Tailapa's s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajadhiraja Chola
Rajadhiraja I (994 CE - 1052 CE) was a Chola emperor, the most skilled military commander among the Chola rulers and the successor of his father, Rajendra I. He was the only Chola emperor who was killed while leading his army in war, and although he had a short reign, he helped his father conquer several territories as well as to maintain the Chola authority over most of Sri Lanka, Eastern Chalukya and Kalinga, among others. He also established imperial relations with overseas allies despite a series of revolts in the territory. Rajadhiraja Chola proved capable of maintaining the vast and expansive empire with territories even outside the shores of India. Records also show that the king was a skilled commander on the battlefield, leading his soldiers from the front lines. He earned the title ''Jayamkonda Solan'' (The Victorious Cholan) after numerous victories. Towards the end of his reign, he sacked the Western Chalukyan capital Kalyanapuram and assumed the title ''Kalyanapura ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Someshvara I
Someshvara I (; ) was a king of the Western Chalukyas. Also known as "Ahavamalla" or "Trilokamalla", Someshvara succeeded his father Jayasimha II to the throne. His several military successes in Central India made him a formidable ruler of a vast empire. During his rule, the Chalukyan empire extended to Gujarat and Central India in the north. The Hoysalas of the Malenadu (hill) regions of Mysore were his vassals in the South. Vinayaditya's daughter or sister called Hoysala Devi was one of his queens. In the west, Someshvara I retained control over the Konkan. In the east he was able to extend his influence up to Ananthapur and Kurnool. Despite many defeats during his wars with the Cholas of Tanjore, he managed to play king-maker at Vengi on several occasions.Kamath (1980), p.104, p.124 According to the historian Ganguli, the Cholas "could not wrest from him any part of his kingdom". According to the historian Sen, Someshvara I's rule was a "brilliant period" in the history ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amoghavarsha
Amoghavarsha I (also known as Amoghavarsha Nrupathunga I) (r.814–878 CE) was the greatest emperor of the Rashtrakuta dynasty, and one of the most notable rulers of Ancient India. His reign of 64 years is one of the longest precisely dated monarchical reigns on record. Many Kannada and Sanskrit scholars prospered during his rule, including the great Indian mathematician Mahaviracharya who wrote ''Ganita-sara-samgraha'', Jinasena, Virasena, Shakatayan and Sri Vijaya (a Kannada language theorist). Amoghavarsha I was an accomplished poet and scholar. He wrote (or co-authored) the ''Kavirajamarga'', the earliest extant literary work in Kannada,Sastri (1955), p. 355. and ''Prashnottara Ratnamalika'', a religious work in Sanskrit. During his rule he held titles such as ''Nrupathunga'', ''Atishadhavala'', ''Veeranarayana'', ''Rattamarthanda'' and ''Srivallabha''. He moved the Rashtrakuta regal capital from Mayurkhandi in the Bidar district to Manyakheta in the Kalaburagi district ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vishaya
A vishaya (IAST: Viṣaya) was a historical administrative unit of India, generally equivalent to a modern district. Several other terms for units equivalent to a modern district appear in historical inscriptions, including ''āhāra'', ''rashtra'' (''rāṣṭra''), ''maṇḍala'', and ''deśa''. The exact meaning of these terms varies by the period, the ruling dynasty, and the region. For example: * In the early medieval inscriptions of Bengal region: ** Paranayi-''vishaya'' is mentioned as a part of the Samatata Samataṭa (Brahmi script: ''sa-ma-ta-ṭa'') was an ancient geopolitical division of Bengal in the eastern Indian subcontinent. The Greco-Roman account of ''Sounagoura'' is linked to the kingdom of Samatata. Its territory corresponded to much ...-''mandala'' ** Gokalika-''mandala'' is mentioned as a part of the Kotivarsha-''vishaya'' ** Khadi-''vishaya'' is another name for Khadi-''mandala'' * Some inscriptions mention units with multiple designations, such as '' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hanamkonda
Hanumakonda is a major city and the district headquarters of Hanumakonda district in the Indian state of Telangana. Earlier Hanumakonda was a separate city, then merged in Greater Warangal now. The three urban cities Kazipet, Hanumakonda and Warangal are together known as Warangal Tri-City. The three cities are connected by National Highway 163. The major stations are Kazipet Junction railway station and Warangal railway station. History The great kings of Kakatiya dynasty left their marks in the state of Telangana for over several centuries. The famous fort of Warangal and the Thousand Pillared Temple. It has come to light that the original capital of Kakatiya Kings was not Warangal; they in fact had shifted the capital to Warangal for reasons unknown. It could probably be strategically ideal for a King to run his empire from the hill fort of Warangal. Hanumakonda or Anmakonda is a short distance from the north of Warangal, and may be the ancient suburb of Warangal. Hanum ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Satyashraya
Satyashraya (; ), also known as Sattiga or Irivabedanga, was a king of the Western Chalukya Empire. During a time of consolidation of the empire in the early 11th century, Satyashraya was involved in several battles with the Chola dynasty of Thanjavur, the Paramara dynasty and Chedi Kingdom of central India, and the Chaulukyas of Gujarat. The results of these wars were mixed, with victories and defeats.Kamath (1980). p.101 Even as a prince, during the rule of his father Tailapa II, Satyashraya had established himself as an ambitious warrior.Sastri(1955), p.164 Satyashraya patronised the great Kannada poet Ranna (one among the "three gems" or ''ratnatraya'' of classical Kannada literature) who compared his patron favourably to the Pandava prince Bhima (of the epic Mahabharatha) for his strength and valor in his epic poem ''Sahasabhimavijaya'' (''lit'', "Daring Bhima", the epic also known as ''Gadayuddha'').Narasimhacharya (1988), p.18Sastri (1955), p.356Kamath (1980) p.101 Satyas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gudur (Mahabubabad District)
Gudur is a village and also a mandal in Mahabubabad District of Telangana State, India. The Gudur mandal headquarters are situated in Gudur. Geography Gudur is located at 17.7975° N, 79.9794° E, spread over an area of 2864 hectares. Gudur is situated between Narsampet and Mahabubabad towns of Mahabubabad District. It has an average elevation of 222 meters. History Gudur has significant leaders who played a prominent roles in the Telangana movement and sacrificed their lives. Demographics According to 2011 Census of India The 2011 Census of India or the 15th Indian Census was conducted in two phases, house listing and population enumeration. The House listing phase began on 1 April 2010 and involved the collection of information about all buildings. Information ..., Gudur has a population of 11174 and number of households are 2574. Female Population is 50.2%. Its literacy rate is 57.4% and the female literacy rate is 24.5%. It has significant amount of scheduled tri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gunda IV
Gunda IV (r. c. 955-995) alias Pindi-Gunda was a member of the Kakatiya dynasty of southern India. As a Rashtrakuta general, he helped the Vengi Chalukya prince Danarnava ascend the throne after a succession dispute. In 973 CE, after the collapse of the Rashtrakuta empire and the murder of Danarnava, he attempted to carve out an independent principality at Kuravi. The Kalyani Chalukyas, who had usurped the power from the Rashtrakutas, probably defeated and killed him, supported by the Mudugonda Chalukyas, the former rulers of Kuravi. In Rashtrakuta service Gunda IV was a son of Betiya and a grandson of Erra. He seems to have succeeded his grandfather on the throne, as Betiya's name is omitted in the dynasty's Bayyaram inscription. The inscription states that Gunda IV, also known as Gundyana or Pindi-Gunda, beheaded all his enemies. As a Rashtrakuta general, Gunda IV was probably stationed around the Kurravadi (possibly present-day Kuravi) region, which his grandfather Erra gov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bayyaram
Bayyaram is a mandal in Mahabubabad district of Telangana Telangana (; , ) is a States and union territories of India, state in India situated on the south-central stretch of the Indian subcontinent, Indian peninsula on the high Deccan Plateau. It is the List of states and union territories of India b .... Bayyaram Mines In 2010, there was a controversy regarding lease of 56,690 hectares of land in Bayyaram, Garla and Nelakondapally mandals. This has finally resulted in cancellation of the lease by Ministry of Mines. Villages The villages in Bayyaram mandal include: * Balajipeta * Bayyaram * Gowraram * Irsulapuram * Kambalapalli * Kothapeta * Kotagadda * Ramachandrapuram * Rangapuram * Satyanarayanapuram * Uppalapadu * Venkatapuram * Venkatrampuram * Yellandu References Mandals in Khammam district {{Khammam-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mudigonda
Mudigonda is a town and revenue-divisional headquarters located 14 km from Khammam, the headquarters of the Khammam District of Telangana, India. Introduction Mudigonda is one of the mandal headquarters in Khammam district. It is located along the Khammam-Kodad main road. Mudigonda mandal is surrounded by lot of villages, of which Vallabhi and Bhanapuram are the biggest. The main occupation of the people is agriculture. It is also featured with a rural police station, since it is a politically sensitive mandal. There are huge granite deposits and number of granite mills. Tourist spots at Mudigonda include the Sri Chennakesava and Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swami temples, Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Gattu, and the Sri Veera Brahmendhra Swami temples. It was once the capital city of Mudigonda Chalukyas. Villages The villages in Mudigonda mandal includes: Ammapeta, Banapuram, Chirumarri, Gandhasiri, Gokinepalli, Kamalapuram, Kattakoor, New Lakshmipuram, Madhapuram, Mallannapa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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