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The Jat Chronicles- 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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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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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-Rudradeva

Posted on March 14, 2024 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

Rudradeva was the first sovereign ruler of the Kakatiya dynasty, till then they had primarily been feudatories under the Kalyani Chalukyas. Ascending the throne in 1158 CE after the death of his father Prola II, he was initially a vassal … Continue reading →

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Kakatiyas- Prola II

Posted on March 12, 2024 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

Prola II, was the last of the Kakatiya feudatories ruling around Annamakonda, as a Kalyani Chalukyas vassal, his reign coincided with the decline of the Chalukyas and rise of Kakatiyas as a sovereign kingdom. He was the son of Beta … Continue reading →

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Kakatiyas- Feudatory Chiefs

Posted on March 10, 2024 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

When we look at Kakatiya history, it can be divided roughly into three main phases, the early phase between 1000- 1158 AD was when the Kakatiyas established themselves in Telangana region, primarily as feudatory chiefs, this phase coincided with the … Continue reading →

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Kakatiyas-The Early Years

Posted on March 9, 2024 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

I had given a brief overview of the Kakatiyas in my earlier post, today I will be primarily taking a look at the origins, and the sources behind their history. As per most of their inscriptions, the Kakatiyas get their … Continue reading →

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Shiva Temples in Odisha

Posted on March 2, 2024 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

While Odisha is famous for it’s Jagannatha worship, the state has got an equally large number of Shaiva temples in every small town and village. The capital Bhubaneshwar itself gets it’s name from one Shiva’s names “Tribhubaneshwar”, meaning Lord of … Continue reading →

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