Author Archives: Ratnakar Sadasyula

About Ratnakar Sadasyula

Blogger with a passion in movies, music,books and history. A techie by profession, and a writer at heart. Author of City of Victory a book on Vijayanagar Empire

The Jat Revolt- Raja Ram of Sinsini

Posted on April 21, 2024 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

While Gokula began the Jat revolt against the Mughals, it was Raja Ram of Sinsini who would actually build the Jats up into a well organized, deadly fighting force,that harassed the Mughal army regularly with their lightning style guerilla attacks. … Continue reading →

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The Jat Revolt- Gokula

Posted on April 20, 2024 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

Bharatpur princely state located in the South East of Rajasthan, has been one of the few Jat princely states along with Dholpur in a region that was mostly dominated by Rajput princely states. It mostly covered Bharatpur, Alwar, the Mewat … Continue reading →

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A S Rao-Founder of ECIL

Posted on April 12, 2024 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

You would have heard of A.S.Rao Nagar in Hyderabad, one of the faster growing suburbs, where the ECIL HQ is located. But how many know about the man behind the name, Ayyagari Sambasiva Rao, the founder of ECIL, and one … Continue reading →

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Kakatiya architecture

Posted on April 9, 2024 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

The Kakatiyas were known for their magnificient structures like the Ramappa Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Warangal Fort, the 1000 Pillar temple at Hanamkonda, Shiva temples at Kotagullu. The style was heavily influenced by the Kalyani Chalukyas, and … Continue reading →

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Reddy Rajulu

Posted on April 8, 2024 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

One of the kingdoms that was formed after the fall of the Kakatiya empire, was the Reddy Rajulu, along with the Musunuri Nayakas, who played a vital role in driving out the Muslim invaders from Telugu land, and once again … Continue reading →

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The Musunuri Nayakas

Posted on April 6, 2024 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

After the fall of the Kakatiya kingdom, the Tughlaq army swept throughout Telugu land, as fort after fort fell, Kondavidu, Kolanaveedu, Kondapalli, Nidadavalou, Rajahmundry and Nellore. The invading army went all the way up to Madurai, as the once mighty … Continue reading →

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Telugu Kingdoms

Posted on April 5, 2024 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

While many have an idea about Satavahanas, Kakatiyas and Vijayanagar Empire, there were many other smaller kingdoms of which not much is known. Assaka– One of the more ancient Telugu dynasties, existing around 700–300 BCE. Considered to be one of … Continue reading →

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The Kakatiyas- Fall of Orugallu

Posted on April 4, 2024 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

One of the most tragic chapters in Indian history on par with the destruction of Hampi is that of Orugallu, the capital of the Kakatiyas, which was raided thrice in 1310, 1318 and 1323, it’s immense riches looted, including the … Continue reading →

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The Kakatiyas- Prataparudra

Posted on April 2, 2024 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

Prataparudra was the last great ruler of the Kakatiyas, his reign however would end in ignominy, with the capture and sacking of Orugallu, and annexation to the Delhi Sultanate, effectively ending the great empire. The grandson of Rudramadevi, he spent … Continue reading →

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The Kakatiyas-Rani Rudrama Devi

Posted on March 26, 2024 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

Rani Rudrama Devi was one of the greatest rulers of the Kakatiyas, and a great queen in Indian history. She was the daughter of Ganapati Deva, her real name was Rudramba, as he had no male heir, he raised her … Continue reading →

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