South India

Contribution of Kakatiya, and Vijayanagara rulers to Language, Literature, Art and Architecture

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Kakatiyas The 12th and the 13th centuries saw the emergence of the Kakatiya dynasty. They were at first the feudatories of the Western Chalukyas of Kalyani, ruling over a small territory near Warangal. A ruler of this dynasty, Prola II (1110–1158) extended his sway to the south and declared his independence. His successor Rudra (1158–1195) … Read more Contribution of Kakatiya, and Vijayanagara rulers to Language, Literature, Art and Architecture

Nature and significance of Bhakti Movements

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The Bhakti movement in Indian history represents a movement that popularized devotional surrender to a personally conceived supreme God. Its origins are traced to the Brahamanical and Buddhist traditions of ancient India. It was in south India that it grew from a religious tradition into a popular movement based on religious equality and broad based … Read more Nature and significance of Bhakti Movements

Social and Cultural condition under The Gupta Empire

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The Gupta Empire stretched across northern, central and parts of southern India between c. 320 and 550 CE. The period is noted for its achievements in the arts, architecture, sciences, religion, and philosophy. Chandragupta I (320 – 335 CE) started a rapid expansion of the Gupta Empire and soon established himself as the first sovereign ruler of the empire. It marked the end of 500 hundred … Read more Social and Cultural condition under The Gupta Empire

Paintings of Telangana

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Paintings of Telangana:- Telangana is developed with the art from the time of Chalukyas and then the Kakatiya and later the Vijaynagara rulers. During the time of Mughal era, the Mughal paintings came into South India and became popular till the time of Nizams of Hyderabad. While on the contrary, the rural paintings in Telangana … Read more Paintings of Telangana

Handicrafts of Telangana

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Handicrafts of Telangana:- With the formation of Telangana state in the year 2014, there have been impressive strides in every arena. The state is known for its rich repertoire of arts and Handicrafts of Telangana and it is not an exaggeration to say that every district in the region, is home to one or the other … Read more Handicrafts of Telangana

Folk Dances of Telangana

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Folk Dances of Telangana dance forms are famous in all over India performed by Telangana tribal culture. Most of all Folk Dances of Telangana are famous all over the India. Perini shivatandavam Folk Dances of Telangana is famous all over the India, it has unique way of praising Lord Shiva and performed with Great Zeal. … Read more Folk Dances of Telangana

Dynasties of Telangana

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Dynasties of Telangana The history of Telangana, located in the Deccan region, includes its governance by many rulers. It was ruled by the Satavahana dynasty (230 BCE to 220 CE), the Telinga Kakatiya Dynasty (1083–1323), the Musunuri Nayaks (1326–1356) the Delhi Sultanate, the Bahmani Sultanate (1347–1509) and Vijayanagara Empire (1509–1529). Later, the Telangana region became … Read more Dynasties of Telangana

Art forms of Telangana

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Art forms of Telangana:- There are more than 160 folk Art forms of Telangana or Telugu land. Telangana has larger number of art forms performed by traditional artist communities. Most of them have “Tyaagam” tradition, that is a right to get cash and kind from respective communities. Some classical Art forms of Telangana received the … Read more Art forms of Telangana

Fairs and Festivals of Telangana

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Fairs and Festivals of Telangana:- In Telangana, one can clearly witness the composite, pluralistic and inclusive culture and traditions. Be it Bathukamma, Sankranthi, Ramzan, Moharram, or Christmas, the region is a beacon of secular traditions and festive glory. Bathukamma is a colourful and vibrant floral festival of Telangana, celebrated by women, with flowers that grow … Read more Fairs and Festivals of Telangana

Relief and Structure of Telangana

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Relief and Structure of Telangana Introduction: Telangana, also spelled Telengana or Telingana, constituent state of south-central India. It is bordered by the states of Maharashtra to the north, Chhattisgarh and Odisha to the northeast, Andhra Pradesh to the southeast and south, and Karnataka to the west. The area of what is now Telangana constituted the … Read more Relief and Structure of Telangana