Qutb Shahi Dynasty The Qutb Shahi Dynasty of Golkonda Kingdom was one the Sultanates formed after the breakup of the Bahmani Kingdom. Sultan Quli Qutb Shah (1518-1543) In 1518, Sultan Quli Qutb Shah, the Governor of Golconda asserted his independence and became the founder of Qutb Shahi Dynasty … [Read more...]
Contribution of Potti Sriramulu for creation of Andhra State
Potti Sriramulu was a great humanitarian and worked for the upliftment of Dalits. Potti Sriramulu undertook epic fast in 1952 and sacrificed his life that resulted in the creation of Andhra state. By his martyrdom Sriramulu has become the "Amarajeevi" or the immortal. In 1946 he was able to gauge … [Read more...]
Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf Jah I (Chin Qilich khan)
Asaf Jah I,also known as Chin Qilich Khan, was the founder of Asaf Jahi Dynasty. Mughal Emperor Farrukh Siyar gave him the title of "Nizam-ul-Mulk". His original name was Qamar-ud-din Khan. The title of Chin Qilich Khan was given to him by Aurangzeb. As Subedar of the Deccan Nizam-ul-Mulk Asaf … [Read more...]
King Sri Krishnadevaraya (History)
Sri Krishnadevaraya (1509 – 1529 A.D.) King Sri Krishnadevaraya was the greatest emperor South India has produced. When he ascended the throne in 1509, the political condition of the Vijayanagar Empire was very gloomy. The rulers of Orissa were in possession of coastal Andhra up to Nellore. The … [Read more...]
Brief History of Rani Rudrama Devi
Rani Rudrama Devi became the ruler of the Kakatiya Empire after the death of her father. She was the daughter of Ganpathideva. She was the first and the only woman to rule over Andhra. Ganpathideva didn't had any son. After his death, his elder daughter, Rani Rudrama Devi, was coronated as the … [Read more...]
History of Kakatiya Dynasty (Kakatiya Empire, Kakatiyas)
With the establishment of Kakatiya Dynasty at Warangal in the 11th century, Andhra got one of its major dynasties to shape its history and civilization. There were many important Kakatiya Kings such as Prola I, Prola II, Rudradeva, Mahadeva, Ganapathideva and Prataparudra. Rani Rudrama Devi, … [Read more...]
Biography of Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu
Shri Tanguturi Prakasam Pantulu was one of the foremost leaders of our freedom struggle. Through his dauntless courage and sacrifice he won widespread admiration. The people of Andhra Pradesh in particular, have derived much inspiration from his achievements as fighter, editor and political … [Read more...]
Brief History of Vijayanagara Empire (Vijaynagar Kingdom)
Introduction to Vijayanagara Empire In this effort to build the Vijaynagar Empire, two brothers, Harihara and Bukka took a prominent role. Their original home was Warangal where they worked as minister and treasurer respectively under Prataparudradeva, the Kakatiya ruler. They fled from Warangal … [Read more...]