Mahbubnagar District
| Total Population : 3,513,934 |
| Total literate : 1,317,521 |
| Rural : 3,142,579 |
Urban : 371,355 |
| Male : 1,782,340 |
Female : 1,731,594 |
| Area : 18,432 Sq.km. |
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Collector
Contact
: Office : (08542) 242210
MP : Loksabha
Nagarkurnool
MP
Jagannath, Dr. M.
CONSTITUENCY : Nagarkurnool (SC) (Andhra Pradesh )
PARTY : Telugu Desam Party (TDP)
Present
Address
9, Ferozeshah Road,
New Delhi - 110 001
Tels. (011) 23782769
Permanent
Address
H. No. 17-1-382/V/2/11,
Vaishali Nagar Colony,
Champapet, Hyderabad- 500 079 (Andhra Pradesh)
Tels. (040) 24078990, 24075280
Mahabubnagar
MP
Devarakonda Vittal Rao
CONSTITUENCY : Mahabubnagar (Andhra Pradesh )
PARTY : Indian National Congress (INC)
Present
Address
14 - C, Ferozeshah Road,
New Delhi - 110 001
Tels. (011) 23782064.
Permanent
Address
82293 F15 Road No. 51N
Jublee Hills,
Hyderabad
(Andhra Pradesh)
Tels. (040) 23548115.
Brief
about District
Mahabunagar
is southern district of Hyderabad state under Nizam
and bordered with River Krishna in the south and surrounded
by the Nalgonda, Hyderabad, Kurnool, Raichur and Gulbarga
districts. Mahabubnagar town is located at a distance
of 96-km from Hyderabad.
This place was formerly known as "Rukmammapeta"
and "Palamooru". The name was changed to
Mahabubnagar on 4th December 1890, in honour of Mir
Mahbub Ali Khan Asaf Jah VI, the Nizam of Hyderabad
(1869-1911 AD). It has been the headquarters of the
district since 1883 AD. The Mahabubnagar region was
once known as Cholawadi or the land of the Cholas'.
It is said that the famous Golconda diamonds including
famous "KOHINOOR" diamond came from Mahabubnagar
district.
History
Telangana
forms the core of the Satavahana Dynasty (221BC-218
AD), Part of Chalukyan Dynasty in South India (between
5th and 11th century AD) and in the recent history,
it formed the core of the Golconda State and Hyderabad
State, ruled by Qutub Shahi Dynasty (1520-1687) and
Dynasty (Asaf Jahi Dynasty) (1724-1948) until it was
taken over by New Delhi in 1948. This region became
independent and joined in the democratic India on
18th September 1948. Telangana constitutes 10 districts:
Adilabad, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Medak, Warangal,
Khammam, Hyderabad, Rangareddy, Nalgonda, and Mahabubnagar
districts.
Mahabunagar
is southern district of Hyderabad state under Nizam
and bordered with River Krishna in the south and surrounded
by the Nalgonda, Hyderabad, Kurnool, Raichur and Gulbarga
districts. Mahabubnagar town is located at a distance
of 96-km from Hyderabad.
This
place was formerly known as "Rukmammapeta"
and "Palamooru". The name was changed to
Mahabubnagar on 4th December 1890, in honour of Mir
Mahbub Ali Khan Asaf Jah VI, the Nizam of Hyderabad
(1869-1911 AD). It has been the headquarters of the
district since 1883 AD. The Mahabubnagar region was
once known as Cholawadi or the land of the Cholas'.
It is said that the famous Golconda diamonds including
famous "KOHINOOR" diamond came from Mahabubnagar
district.
It
is very hard to understand the history of Palamoor
as this region was always neglected by the rulers.
And for most of the time, this region was ruled by
very small regional rulers, Samasthans, Jamindars,
Doras or land lords. More over, majority of Palamoor
people always lived in poverty and slavery and Recording
of History was never a priority. Nobody neither knows
about their history nor they want to know it. Even
today the people of this region struggle all their
life for basic needs.
History
of this region can be understood by the dynasties
ruled this region and the historical maps of India
below.
Asoka's
Kingdom - This region was southernmost land in the
Asoka's Empire in 250 BC (See the maps).
Satavahana Dynasty (221BC-218 AD)
Chalukyan Dynasty in South India (between 5th and
11th century AD)
Rashtrakutas Dynasty - Ruled for a brief period in
9th Century
Kakatiya Dynasty (1100-1474 AD)
Bahamanis Dynasty (1347 - 1518)
Qutub Shahi Dynasty (1518-1687)
Moghul Rule - Aurangazeb, the Mughal emperor, invaded
Golconda in A.D.1687 and annexed it to the Mughal
empire. Since then, Golconda became part of the Deccan
Subha and a Nizam was appointed as an agent of the
Mughal emperor. Thus, for about a period of 35 years
it was ruled by the Moghuls, the last one being Mubariz
Khan.
Nizam Dynasty (Asif Jahi Dynasty) (1724-1948) - This
dynasty acquired enormous wealth and lived most extravagant
and lavish life for that time. Nizam VII was the richest
man on the earth in his time. He was also awarded
as "Faithfull Ally of British". Though people
suffered, they left behind lot of well known landmarks,
rich treasures, art, lavish food style and rich culture.
Time line of Telangana Region from 1800 AD
See
this region in - Historical Maps of India from 650
BC to 1947 AD
Palamoor
Samsthans:
Palamoor
Samasthans tell us the recent history of some parts
of this region, which are still familiar to Palamoor
people.
The
origin of the Rajas of Hindu Samasthans in the Nizam's
Dominion goes back to the time of the ancient Hindu
Kingdom of Warangal. They were mostly Zamindars and
military chiefs who established their authority over
the surrounding territories. They were known as Paligars
and their territories, Palayams. There were about
sixteen Samasthans, which survived till Independence.
Some of the important Samasthans in this region were
Wanaparthi, Gadwal, Jetprole, Amarchinta, Palvancha,
Gopalpet, Gurugunta, Kollapur and Anagundi. The Rajas
of the Samasthans were progressive and managed the
administration well.
1.
THE GADWAL SAMASTHAN:This is situated between
the rivers Tungabhadra and Krishna over an area of
about 800 sq.miles. After the fall of the Warangal
Andhra dynasty in the 14th century, Gadwal transferred
its allegiance to the new Bahmani kingdom. According
to the family history, Pedda Veera Reddy, Peddanna
Bhupaludu, Sarga Reddy, Veera Reddy and Kumara Veera
Reddy ruled Gadwal between 1553 and 1704.
During
the reign of Nizam Ali Khan Asaf Jah II, the Martha's
gained power in certain parts of the Deccan and started
collecting 'chouth' or 25% of the revenue known, as
'Do-Amli' are the double government of the Nizam.
Raja Sitaram Bhupal died in 1840 and was succeeded
by his adopted son, Raja Sitaram Bhupal II. Nizam
VII bestowed on him the title of "Maharaja"
and he died in 1924 and was survived by his widow
and two daughters.
2.
WANAPARTHI SAMASTHAN: This is situated in
Mahboobnagar district with an area of about 640 sq.miles.
The Rajas of the Samasthans were closely associated
with the QtubShahi kings. The early Rajas of Wanaparthi
kept on army of 2000 infantry and 2000 cavalry. On
17th March 1843, the title of "Balwant"
was conferred on Raja Rameshwar Rao as a mark of honour
by Sikander Jah. For administrative purposes the Samasthan
was divided into two taluqas namely "sugar"
and "Kesampet" under to Tahsildars. The
"Maharaja" died on 22nd November 1922. He
was survived by two sons, Krishna Dev Rao and Ram
Dev Rao. Recently this family represented in the Indian
government after Independence.
3.
THE SAMASTHAN OF JETPROLE: It was one of
the most ancient and historic Samasthans in the dominion.
It is said that Pillalamarri Bethala Reddy was the
founder of not only the Jetprole family but also the
families of the rajas of Bobbili in Ganjam District,
Pittapore (now Pittapuram in Godavari District, Malleshwaram
in Krishna District and Venkatagiri in Nellore District.
The young Raja was given the ruling power by the Nizam
when he ascended the 'Gaddi' he dropped his name of
Navanita Krishna Yachandra and adopted that of Raja
Venkat Laxman Rao Bahadur. The Raja died in 1929 leaving
two daughters and his Rani.
4.THE
AMARCHINTA SAMASTHAN: The Amarchinta Samasthan
had an area of about 190 sq.miles in Mahabubnagar
District. One of the descendants of the family, Raja
Sriram Bhupal, died and was survived by his wife.
She was accepted as the lawful successor to the Samasthan.
Amarchinta Samasthan was noted for fine muslin.
5.
KOLLAPUR SAMASTHAN: Kollapur smasthan with
a large area spanning most of the nallamala forest
area on the banks of river Krishna. There are traces
of architectural tressures from 2nd century B.C. in
this samasthan. Still you can see hundreds of ancient
temples, which were built before 1500 years ago. Kollapur
Samasthan played a considerable role in Nizam's era.
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