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Rajamahendravaram: The City, its Art, & its Architecture

April 20, 2024UncategorizedAndhra, Architecture, Art, History, TeluguN.R.I.pathi

Some cities are historically etched in military glory and others in religion, still others come to represent the cultural zenith of a people. For Telugus in general and the Andhras in particular, that city is the city of kings: Rajamahendravaram…

Srikakulam: The City, its Art, & its Architecture

February 23, 2024UncategorizedAndhra, Architecture, Art, History, TeluguN.R.I.pathi

It has been quite the hiatus since we last touched on the topic of ancient Aandhra capitals. Following Amaravati and Warangal, we proceed with our Continuing Series on Telugu Cities, their Art, & their Architecture with Srikakulam.

Background

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Kondaveedu Fort

December 30, 2023UncategorizedAndhra, Architecture, Elite, HistoryN.R.I.pathi

The “Kondaveeti Raaja” concept captures the imagination of the Aandhras to this day. Truly, this era was the Romantic Age of Andhra, not just for its poets or cultured kings, but also for its brave cavaliers and formidable fortresses.

Following …

Kondapalli Fort

November 30, 2023UncategorizedAndhra, Architecture, Art, History, TeluguN.R.I.pathi

Forts, Castles, and Citadels have a critical role in Aandhra, Indic, and World History. They are part of the Sapthaanga or Seven Limbs of a Raaja’s administration. The great Fortress Cities of Dharani Kota (Amaravati) and Warangal played a great …

History: Pallava Dynasty

October 2, 2023UncategorizedAndhra, Elite, History, SocietyN.R.I.pathi

Our Series on Andhra History continues with the next installment on the Pallava Dynasty.

Introduction

Regionalism has been stoked for the past century so as to occlude the true heritage of the Andhras, and indeed, the Aryas themselves. …

History: Andhra Satavahana Dynasty

August 14, 2023UncategorizedAndhra, History, India, Society, TelanganaN.R.I.pathi

Introduction

After a long gap—far too long, some would say—we return once more to ye hallowed topic of history. At once inspiring and controversial, it has of late, become a playground for pompous & politicking poltroons and vainglorious drohis who …