Tag Archives: History

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 …

Literature: Sumathi Satakam

July 30, 2020UncategorizedAndhra, History, Literature, Poetry, TeluguN.R.I.pathi

Sumathi Satakam, or as we say in acchu Telugu, Sumathi Sathakamu, is a Telugu classic.

A Sathakam is a Sanskrit poetic form consisting of 100 verses. Each verse is makes up 1 thematic unit. There is a common refrain for …

Personalities: Komaram Bheem

May 25, 2020UncategorizedHistory, Personalities, Politics, Telangana, TeluguN.R.I.pathi

Often forgotten, yet no less important, is the contribution of Trilinga desa’s and Bhaarathavarsha’s vanvaasis. Time and again, they have not only featured in our epics (such as Nala of Naisadheeya fame), but have given their lives in the cause …

Personalities: Chakali Ailamma

March 6, 2020UncategorizedHistory, Personalities, Politics, Shakti, Telangana, TeluguN.R.I.pathi

In the quest to preserve and propagate essential Andhra culture, or Telugu Thanam if you will, there is often a tendency to overlook the contributions of the masses. But it is also important to document the well-deserved praise and accomplishments …

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Tag Archives: History

Kondaveedu Fort

Kondapalli Fort

History: Pallava Dynasty

Introduction

History: Andhra Satavahana Dynasty

Introduction

Literature: Sumathi Satakam

Personalities: Komaram Bheem

Personalities: Chakali Ailamma