87-679: Warangal Fort is located in Warangal District , Telangana , India . It was the capital city of Kakatiya dynasty and the Musunuri Nayakas . The fort appears to have existed since at least the 12th century when it was the capital of the Kakatiyas . The fort has four ornamental gates, known as Kakatiya Kala Thoranam , and also Orugallu fort that originally formed the entrances to a now ruined great Shiva temple. The Kakatiyan arch has been adopted and officially incorporated into
174-581: A votive linga. Seen within 150 metres (490 ft) of the archaeological zone is the Kush Mahal, which is a public hall built in the 14th century by the Delhi Sultans, who had captured the fort. The mahal , which is rectangular in shape, is built with huge sloping walls, sliced by six arched openings on each of its sides. There was once a timber roof over this mahal, supported by five transverse arches built of stones. There are approach steps on
261-578: A "Golden Age". Twenty years later, the kingdom was conquered by the Delhi Sultanate . Ganapatideva, Rudrama Devi, and Prataparudra II II all added to the fort's height, building gateways, square bastions , and additional circular earthen walls. This places the construction towards the end of the Kakatiya period. In 1309, Malik Kafur , the general of Alauddin Khalji , attacked the fort with
348-459: A "man of knowledge" and had an interest in subjects like philosophy, medicine, mathematics, religion, Persian and Urdu/Hindustani poetry. In his " Medieval India ", "He was perfect in the humanities of his day, a keen student of Persian poetry ... a master of style, supremely eloquent in an age of rhetoric, a philosopher trained in Logic and Greek metaphysics, with whom scholars feared to argue,
435-494: A dog or cat was left), it is generally believed that this is an exaggeration. Such exaggerated accounts simply imply that Delhi suffered a downfall in its stature and trade. Besides, it is believed that only the powerful and nobility suffered hardships if any. Two Sanskrit inscriptions dated 1327 and 1328 C.E. confirm this view and establish the prosperity of the Hindus of Delhi and its vicinity at that time. Although this decision
522-492: A doggedly attempt by Prataprudra II who manned the fort with only a few thousand troops as many of them were sent away across the countryside, and food supplies which were thrown open to the citizens to celebrate their victory over the Tughlaqs. He resorted to massacre of the population outside the fortress, which forced Prataparudra II to accept surrender and opened the fort gates. The Sultanate forces then plundered and destroyed
609-649: A huge tribute to the Sultan in the form of a contingent of horses and elephants, which became an annual fee to be paid to the Delhi Sultanate. In 1320, the then ruler of Delhi who had replaced Khalji, Sultan Ghiyath al-Din Tughluq , sent his son Ulugh Khan to attack Warangal fort once again, as Prataparudra II had not accepted the Tughluqs as overlords and refused to pay the tribute. For a third and final time,
696-436: A large force of 100,000 men and surrounded it. Prataparudra II II and his people secured themselves within the formidable stone-walled fort and battled bravely for several months with the invading army. As the siege was unable to be lifted for more than six months, Prataparudra II II agreed to a truce with Kafur, as the latter had unleashed massive destruction on the neighboring towns and villages. This truce included
783-824: A mathematician and lover of science." Barani has written that Tughluq wanted the traditions of the nubuwwah to be followed in his kingdom. Even though he did not believe in mysticism, Chandra states that he respected the Sufi saints, which is evident from the fact of his building of the mausoleum of the saint Nizamuddin Auliya at Nizamuddin Dargah . Critics have called him hasty in nature, owing to most of his experiments failing due to lack of preparation. Ibn Battuta has also written that he depended on his own judgment and rarely took advice from others and has also criticized him for his giving of excessive gifts and "harsh punishments". He
870-528: A no dump city. GWMC was able to reduce the MSW going to landfill by 30% to 40%. and the dumpyard with significantly reduced load is, in phases, being converted into a nature park with vermicomposting sheds. The urban police district, which is responsible for maintaining law and order in city and agglomerated areas around Warangal was converted into a Police Commissionerate by the state government in 2015. Inspector General will be working as police commissioner who
957-471: A pilot training centre and more than one terminal. Many cargo services and Vayudoot services were served. During the Indo-China war , it served as a hangar for government aircraft due to Delhi airport being a target in combat. It remained in service until 1981. This airport is currently being used as NCC Training Centre by No. 4(A) air squadron for gliding sorties, skeet shooting and aero-modeling. There
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#17327760658651044-407: A side; they extend beyond the face of the wall up to the waters of the moat. There are also 18 stone steps laid over a gradual slope built on the inner slopes of the earthen wall as an access to the ramparts . These steps permitted the soldiers quick and easy access in times of war from any location in the fort, including the top of the ramparts. The king, Prataparudra II, had used these steps to go to
1131-497: A significant threat to the Tughluq empire. Tughluq raised an army of possibly up to 370,000 soldiers in 1329. Barani has written that Tughluq took no step to check the ability of the soldiers or the brand of horses. They were paid in one year advance, and after being kept idle for one year, Tughluq found it difficult to pay them. Therefore, he decided to disperse and dissolve the soldiers in 1329. In 1333, Muhammad Bin Tughlaq led
1218-700: A temple. Firuz Shah Tughlaq had claimed that before his rule, idol-temples had been permitted to be rebuilt contrary to the Sharia. The contemporaneous Jain authorities attests Muhammad cordial relations with the Jains and further showing favour to the Jain scholars. Tughluq was a strict Muslim, maintaining his five prayers during a day, used to fast in Ramadan. According to 19th century CE British historian Stanley Lane-Poole, apparently courtesans had hailed Tughluq as
1305-538: A tributary king denoting his subordinate status to the Sultan of Delhi. Again in 1318, Warangal Fort was attacked by the Sultanate army of Qutbuddin Mubarak Shah commanded by Khusro Khan , a son of Alauddin Khalji and was held in a siege. The invaders put up a 450 feet (140 m) earthen ramp across the moat which enabled them to breach the stone walls of the fort and capture it. Prataparudra II II again paid
1392-790: A union and took control. The fort then came under the control of the Bahmani Sultanate , Qutb Shahi dynasty of Golconda and later under the rule of the Nizam of Hyderabad . During the Nizam's rule in the 19th century, the Warangal Fort held significant strategic and administrative importance under the Hyderabad State. In 1848, Nawab Qayyum Ali Khan was appointed as the Qiladar (fort commander) of Warangal by Asaf Jah V ,
1479-623: Is also given magisterial powers. There are around 71 police stations present under Warangal Police Commissionerate . There are hospitals in the city for health care . The Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Hospital is the largest hospital in the city, serving the patients from the Adilabad , Khammam and Karimnagar . As of 2011 census of India , Warangal is one of the Indian cities that has seen rapid growth of urbanisation from 19%–28%, alongside cities such as Gandhinagar , Kozhikode . Agriculture
1566-524: Is another sector in which the city is making steady progress with its Incubation centre at Madikonda . Recently Tech Mahindra & Cyient have opened their development centres and many other IT majors like Mindtree , quadrant resource will be opening their offices shortly. In 2023, Kone , a leading elevator manufacturer, opened an office in Warangal. Healthcare is another important industry in Warangal. The Warangal Multi Super Speciality Hospital
1653-494: Is consumed as the main meal. Muhammad bin Tughluq Muhammad bin Tughluq ( Persian : محمد بن تغلق ; Persian pronunciation: [mu.ham.ˈmad bin tuɣ.ˈlaq] ; 1290 – 20 March 1351), also named Jauna Khan as Crown Prince, also known by his epithets , The Eccentric Prince , or The Mad Sultan , was the eighteenth Sultan of Delhi . He reigned from February 1325 until his death in 1351. The sultan
1740-404: Is expected to be completed in 2024. The city is connected to major cities and towns by means of road and railways. National and state highways that pass through the city are National Highway 163 , connecting Hyderabad and Bhopalpatnam ; NH 563 connecting Ramagundam and Khammam ; State highway 3. TSRTC operates buses to various destinations from Hanamkonda and Warangal bus stations of
1827-446: Is little humidity and average temperatures in the 22–23 °C (72–73 °F) range. Many hill rocks and lakes are located around warangal. Padmakshi hill, mettu gutta, hanumathgiri gutta, ursu gutta and Govinda Rajula Gutta are famous hills with temples. Bhadrakali Lake , Dharmasagar lake and Waddepally Lake are the three lakes which add scenic beauty and are the major sources of drinking water. As of 2011 Census of India ,
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#17327760658651914-426: Is located at 18°00′N 79°35′E / 18.0°N 79.58°E / 18.0; 79.58 . It has an average elevation of 266 metres (873 feet). It is settled in the eastern part of Deccan Plateau made up of granite rocks and hill formations which left the region barren making the cultivation dependent on seasonal rainfall. There are no major rivers flowing near the city, making it reliant on
2001-567: Is no scheduled commercial air service from this airport at present. On 31 July 2023, the State Cabinet of Telangana approved the proposal to develop Mamnoor Airport. The proposal calls for the acquisition and subsequent allocation of the last 253 acres of required land to the Airport Authority of India for purposes of constructing a terminal building as well as extending the existing runway to accommodate larger aircraft such as
2088-723: Is one of eleven cities in the country to have been chosen for the Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana scheme by the Government of India . It was also selected as a smart city in the "fast-track competition", which makes it eligible for additional investment to improve urban infrastructure and industrial opportunities under the Smart Cities Mission . The three urban cities: Kazipet , Hanamkonda and Warangal are together known as Warangal Tri-City . The three cities are connected by
2175-644: Is said to be the reason for its preserved condition and not getting destroyed by the Muslim invaders. Of the four gateways (local name charkamou ), the northern and southern ends are 480 feet (150 m) apart. The eastern and western gates are a distance of 433 feet (132 m) from each other. While the Shiva temple had been completely destroyed, there are many ruins of "wall slabs, brackets and ceiling panels", some of which are exhibited now in an outdoor museum. There are still some standing pillars ("temple spoilia") that
2262-657: Is the main economic activity with irrigation depending mainly on monsoon and seasonal rainfalls. Major crops are paddy , cotton , mango and wheat . Warangal benefits from the Godavari lift irrigation scheme which is designed to lift water from the Godavari river to irrigate drought prone areas in the Telangana region. The city hosts second-biggest grain market of Asia, located in Enumamula. Information Technology
2349-459: Is the only woman to rule over Telugu region. Beta Raja I is the founder of Kakatiya Dynasty and ruled the kingdom for 30 years and was succeeded by his son Prola Raja I who shifted his capital to Hanamkonda . During the rule of Ganapathideva, the capital was shifted from Hanamkonda to Warangal. Kakatiya Period Inscriptions praised Warangal as the best city within the Telugu region, up to shores of
2436-768: The Boeing 747 . The funds to acquire the remaining land were approved and released in November 2024, in the amount of 205 crores. Both government and private institutions have their presence in the city. The residents of the city are often referred as Warangalites . The Warangal Fort , Thousand Pillar Temple and the Ramappa Temple are included in the list of World Heritage Sites recognised by UNESCO . Bhadrakali Temple , Padmakshi Temple , Mettu Gutta, Govinda Rajula Gutta , Roman Catholic Diocese of Warangal , Kazipet Dargah , Ursu Gutta, and Erragattu Gutta are
2523-600: The Chagatai Khanate , ruled over Turkistan and Transoxiana and another branch of Hulagu Khan conquered present day Iran and Iraq . However, at the time of Tughlaq, both of the dynasties were on the downfall, with conditions in Transoxiana unstable after the death of Tarmashirin . He was ambitious of annexing these kingdoms. He invited nobles and leaders from these regions and gave them grants. At that time many Afghan rulers gained independence and posed
2610-544: The Delhi throne upon his father's death in 1325. Muhammad bin Tughluq had an interest in medicine . He was also skilled in several languages: Persian , Hindavi , Arabic , Sanskrit and Turkic . Ibn Battuta , the famous traveler and jurist from Morocco, wrote in his book about his time at the Sultan's court. Muhammad bin Tughluq was born to Ghiyath al-Din Tughluq , who founded the Tughlaq dynasty after taking control of
2697-547: The Delhi Sultanate . He is also known as Prince Fakhr Malik Jauna Khan, Juna Khan or Ulugh Khan. Jauna Khan remarked that he was "bound to all Indians by ties of blood and relation." After the death of his father Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq , Muhammad bin Tughlaq ascended the throne of Tughlaq dynasty of Delhi in February, 1325 CE . In his reign, he conquered Warangal (in present-day Telangana , India), Ma'abar ( Kayalpatnam ) and Madurai ( Tamil Nadu , India), and areas up to
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2784-775: The Kakatiya Canal , which originates from Sriram Sagar Project , to meet the city's water requirements. Located in the semi-arid region of Telangana, Warangal has a predominantly hot and dry climate. Summer starts in March, and peaks in May with average high temperatures in the 42 °C (108 °F) range. The monsoon arrives in June and lasts until September with about 550 mm (22 in) of precipitation. A dry, mild winter starts in October and lasts until early February, when there
2871-444: The Nizam of Hyderabad . The appointment to this prestigious position entrusted him with the dual responsibilities of ensuring the fort's security and managing the administration of the surrounding regions. As Qiladar , Nawab Qayyum Ali Khan implemented policies to maintain order and oversaw the fort's upkeep, which was a key symbol of power and governance in the area. Recognizing his exceptional service, leadership, and commitment to
2958-551: The emblem of Telangana after the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh . The fort is included in the " tentative list " of UNESCO World Heritage Site and was submitted by the Permanent Delegation of India to UNESCO on 10/09/2010. Initially, Warangal was under the rule of the Rashtrakuta dynasty in the 8 century AD and Western Chalukya Empire in 10th century AD; in the 12th century, it came under
3045-472: The Bahmani Sultanate (14th-16th century) earlier used to build a mosque , which remained incomplete. The original deity of the temple was a linga with the four faces of Shiva, which is now deified in a separate shrine to the south of the fort complex, where regular worship is offered. Archaeological excavations in the area have also unearthed many small shrines, built in a series, deified with
3132-470: The Bathukamma. Along with Bathukamma, Bonalu is also declared as a state festival on 15 June 2014. Other festivals are, Sammakka Saralamma Jatara (Medaram Jatara), a popular religious congregation in the honour of Goddess at Medaram of Warangal district . The cuisine of the city is mainly of Deccan dishes. Breakfast items include Chapati and Puri . Rice with a variety of curries including curd
3219-549: The Kakatiya capital, called the fort. This wall was built with dressed huge granite stone blocks of very large dimensions. These stones were not in any regular shape but were closely fitted without using any type of mortar. During the reign of Rudrama Devi, the height of the wall was increased to 29 feet (8.8 m) from the structure which had been built earlier by Ganapatideva. The wall has been fortified with 45 large rectangular bastions , which measure 40–60 feet (12–18 m) on
3306-435: The Muslim soldiers swam across. The fort as described by Khusrow corresponds to the two inner circles of fortifications that exist today, and is visible from above. When Kafur finally left the fort in March 1310, he carried away the bounty on 2,000 camels. The conditions of forging peace with the Delhi Sultanate included a clause that Prataparudra II II would pay an annual tribute and that he would bow every day towards Delhi as
3393-473: The National Highway 163 ( Hyderabad – Bhuvanagiri –Warangal– Bhopalpatnam ). The major stations are Kazipet Junction railway station and Warangal railway station. During the 160 years of Kakatiya rule between 1163 and 1323 CE, Warangal was referred with various names like Orugallu , Ekashila Nagaram , or Omatikonda ; all these mean a 'single stone', referring to a huge granite boulder present in
3480-418: The Nizam's dynasty during a period of political consolidation and regional development. The tenure of Nawab Qayyum Ali Khan as Qiladar of Warangal marked a significant chapter in the fort’s history, illustrating the evolving governance structures of the Hyderabad State during the 19th century. His contributions are remembered as a testament to the dedication and administrative capabilities that characterized
3567-424: The Nizam's state, Nawab Qayyum Ali Khan was bestowed with the honorary title " Qayyum Jang " in 1861. This title not only reflected his valor and contributions but also solidified his legacy as a distinguished figure in the history of Hyderabad's administration. Under his tenure, the fort continued to serve as a focal point of the region's military and administrative activities, embodying the grandeur and influence of
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3654-745: The Qarachil expedition to the Kullu - Kangra region of modern-day Himachal Pradesh in India. Historians like Badauni and Ferishta wrote that Tughluq originally wanted to cross the Himalayas and invade China. However, he faced local resistance in Himachal . Dharm Chand of the Hindu Rajput kingdom of Katoch clan of Kangra defeated the army of Muhammad Bin Tughlaq which was not able to fight in
3741-519: The Warangal fort. When the Kakatiya dynasty was defeated by Delhi Sultanate in 1323 CE, ruler Juna Khan , Crown Prince of Ghiyath al-Din Tughluq , conquered the city and renamed it as Sultanpur. Later Musunuri Nayaks recaptured Warangal in 1336 CE and named it Orugallu again. Warangal was the ancient capital of the Kakatiya dynasty. It was ruled by many kings such as Beta Raja I, Prola Raja I, Beta Raja II, Prola Raja II, Rudradeva , Mahadeva, Ganapathideva, Prataparudra and Rani Rudrama Devi who
3828-470: The archaeological zone where the ruins of a great Shiva temple are now seen with only the freestanding "entrance portals" or gates on the four sides. Each gate has twin pillars with angled brackets over which lies the huge lintel ; the height of this gate is 10 metres (33 ft). The gates have extensive intricate carvings of "lotus buds, looped garlands, mythical animals, and birds with foliated tails". The carvings do not include any religious symbols, which
3915-573: The army. Barani had also written that the sultan's treasury had been exhausted by his action of giving rewards and gifts in gold. In the rural areas, officials like the muqaddams paid the revenue in brass and copper coins and also used the same coins to purchase arms and horses. As a result, the value of coins decreased, and, in the words of Satish Chandra , the coins became " as worthless as stones ". This also disrupted trade and commerce. The token currency had inscriptions in Persian and Arabic marking
4002-456: The artistic perfection of design and finish. In 1330, after his failed expedition to Deogiri , he issued token currency; that is coins of brass and copper were minted whose value was equal to that of gold and silver coins. Historian Ziauddin Barani felt that this step was taken by Tughluq as he wanted to annex all the inhabited areas of the world for which a treasury was required to pay
4089-515: The best heritage city, at the National Tourism Awards for the year 2014–2015. This is the third time in a row for the city to get this award. Festivals in the city include, a floral festival of Bathukamma being celebrated by women of the city, worshiping the goddess with different flowers for nine days. The women carry their Bathukamma to the nearest temple of their locality, then they clap, sing and dance rhythmically around
4176-462: The capital of the Kakatiya dynasty which was established in 1163. The monuments left by the Kakatiyas include fortresses, lakes, temples and stone gateways which, in the present, helped the city to become a popular tourist attraction. The Kakatiya Kala Thoranam was included in the emblem of Telangana by the state government and Warangal is also touted as the cultural capital of Telangana. It
4263-537: The capital within and outside the stone wall, depriving it of its beautiful temples, royal enclosures, water tanks, palaces, farmlands and other important structures, leaving it completely in a state of ruin. In keeping with that tradition, Ulugh Khan ordered the destruction of the great Swayambhusiva Temple where the state deity, the Swayambhu (self-manifested) Chaturmukhalinga Swamy (linga with four faces of Lord Shiva ), had been deified since early 11th century AD under
4350-419: The city has population of 627,449, which later increased to the present population of 830,281, including the expanded city limits. The major religion in Warangal is Hinduism , with 83% of the population adhering to it. Islam is the largest minority, at 14%. There are small communities of Christians, Jews, and Buddhists. Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation is the civic body of the city, which oversees
4437-427: The city. Nearly 78 City buses run in various routes across the city and sub urban areas while 45 city buses run from city to nearby villages. In 2024, it was reported that the construction on NH 563 to make it a four lane highway were nearly complete. Warangal has two railway stations namely, Kazipet and Warangal on the important New Delhi-Chennai main line of Indian Railways . They are administered under
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#17327760658654524-600: The civic needs. Established in 1899, it is one of the oldest urban local bodies in India. City planning is governed by the Kakatiya Urban Development Authority (KUDA), constituted in 1982 by the local government for the planning, development and management of the Kakatiya Urban Development Area. It has its jurisdictional area spread over 1,805 km (697 sq mi), covering 19 mandals , 181 villages in
4611-519: The contrary, Peter Jackson mentions that Muhammed was the only Sultan who participated in Hindu festivities. Ibn Battuta mentions that the king of China (the Yuan Emperor ) had sent an embassy to Muhammad for reconstruction of a sacked temple at Sambhal . The envoys were however denied with the statement that only those living in a Muslim territory who paid the jizya could be permitted to restore
4698-444: The control of the sovereign Kakatiya dynasty . Although precise dating of its construction and subsequent enhancements is uncertain, historians and archaeologists generally agree that an earlier brick-walled structure was replaced with stone by Ganapatideva (1199 AD-1262 AD), and was completed by his daughter Rudrama Devi , who ruled until 1289, and further strengthened by her grandson Prataparudra II , whose reign came to be known as
4785-491: The corporation conducted Clean Cities Championship , which invited professionals from 57 municipalities across the state for effective waste management and was won by Khammam Municipal Corporation . Following the event, Warangal became the first city in India to achieve 100% door-to-door MSW collection . About 70% of households started practising two-bin MSW segregation into wet and dry waste. 420 cement bins and 128 dumpsters were removed from locations across Warangal making it
4872-514: The demise of the Nayaks, Warangal was part of the Bahmani Sultanate and then the Sultanate of Golconda . The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb conquered Golconda in 1687, and it remained part of the Mughal empire until the southern provinces of the empire split away to become the state of Hyderabad in 1724, which included the Telangana region and some parts of Maharashtra and Karnataka . Hyderabad
4959-585: The downfall of the Islamic Sultanate of Delhi. To add to Tughluq's woes, his own generals rebelled against him. One of his generals, an Afghan or Turk Muslim named Hasan Gangu , would go on to form the Bahmani Sultanate in the Deccan during the Rebellion of Ismail Mukh . Historian Ishwari Prasad writes that different coins of different shapes and sizes were produced by his mints which lacked
5046-472: The entire fort complex. There are also three large granaries close to the south gate of the fort. Just outside the central fort, the earthen wall, which is the second circle of the fort complex in the northwestern part, has within it the Linga gudi ('gudi' means "shrine"), which consists of three small temples; but the linga deities have been removed and are seen scattered nearby. There are many inscriptions on
5133-553: The era of the Nizams in the Deccan region. Subsequent modifications to the fort were made between the 15th and 17th centuries, mainly with the addition of Barbicans to the four gates in the stone wall and the creation of gates in the outer earthen wall. Remnants of the structure can be seen today near Warangal. The Archaeological Survey of India has listed the ruins as a Monument of National Importance . Musunuri Kapaya Nayaka
5220-426: The fort was attacked by Sultan Muhammad bin Tughluq ( r. 1325–1351), who held siege over the fort. Due to internal dissension, Ulugh Khan had to retreat to Devagiri . After a temporary respite of 4–6 months, Ulugh Khan came back in 1323 with 63,000 mounted soldiers carrying archery, attacked the fort and used brutal tactics to breach the walls for 5 months with huge loss of men, possible only due to
5307-510: The hills. Nearly all his 100,000 soldiers perished and were forced to retreat. Muhammad Bin Tughlaq died in 1351 on his way to Thatta , Sindh , while he was campaigning in Sindh against Taghi, a Turkic slave tribe. It was during his reign that the Sultanate of Delhi collapsed by twofold resistance. One was from Rajputs led by Hammir Singh of Mewar. and the other from Harihara and Bukka of South India. While Rana Hammir Singh liberated
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#17327760658655394-519: The immigrants. Even though the citizens migrated, they showed dissent. According to Ibn Batuta's accounts, the reason for the transfer of capital was that Tughluq shifted the capital for protection from Mongol and Afghan Invasion which was later confirmed by Historian Garner Brown. In the process, many died on the road due to hunger and exhaustion as there were not enough resources. Moreover, coins minted in Daulatabad around 1333, showed that Daulatabad
5481-461: The jurisdiction of the Secunderabad railway division of South Central Railway zone . Kazipet Junction shelters both Electric and Diesel Loco sheds with a capacity of holding 175 and 142 locomotives. Kazipet town, Vanchanagiri, Pendial, Hasanparthy Road railway station are the other railway stations within the city limits. The construction of third railway line between Balharshah and Kazipet
5568-480: The local Nayaka chieftains in 1335. Prataparudra II, who had surrendered and was sent to Delhi, perished en route on the banks of the Narmada River . It is said that he committed suicide in 1323. The city of Warangal was then renamed as Sultanpur, and from 1324 to 1332 imperial coins were minted there. The Delhi Sultanate managed to hold Sultanpur until 1335, when the local Nayakas (72 of the chieftains) formed
5655-418: The modern day southern tip of the Indian state of Karnataka . In the conquered territories, Tughluq created a new set of revenue officials to assess the financial aspects of the area. Their accounts helped the audit in the office of the wazir . Muhammad bin Tughluq was also known for his tolerance for other religions. Several historians mention that the Sultan honored the Jain monk Jinaprabha Suri during
5742-547: The northeast corner that provide access to the top of the structure, which has scenic views of the entire fort complex. Within the southern quarter of the archaeological zone is a big water tank. Inside this tank is a distinctive natural rock formation that protrudes above the water surface. This was called as Orugallu (meaning: single rock) in Telugu , giving the name "Warangal" to the fort. A small temple has been built over this rock. There are many other temples and water ponds in
5829-400: The notable Koh-i-Noor diamond along with various precious treasures, which he took it back to Delhi. This siege was chronicled by Amir Khusrow , who described how the fortifications consisted of a strong outer hardened mud structure with a deep ditch in front that had to be filled with dirt before the army could surmount it. The inner fortress was built of stone and surrounded by a moat that
5916-569: The ocean. The Kakatiyas left many monuments, including a fortress, four massive stone gateways, the Swayambhu temple dedicated to Shiva , and the Ramappa temple situated near Ramappa Lake. The cultural and administrative distinction of the Kakatiyas was mentioned by Marco Polo . After the defeat of Prataparudra II , the Musunuri Nayaks united 72 Nayak chieftains and captured Warangal from Delhi Sultanate and ruled for fifty years. After
6003-426: The other notable destinations of various religions. Bhadrakali Lake, Waddepally Lake, and Dharmasagar Lake are the water bodies notable for tourism. Bhadrakali Temple lake is being developed into the largest first Geo-Bio-Diversity cultural park in the country, with promenades, historic caves, suspension bridges, natural trails, nesting ground and ecological reserves. The Ministry of Tourism awarded Warangal as
6090-409: The rampart in 1318, clad in a qaba to bow towards Delhi , in honor of the Sultan. The third ring of fortification is in the form of an earthen wall of 12.5 kilometres (7.8 mi) diameter that encloses the present city of Warangal. The area within the fort has an axial road laid in an east–west direction where there is now some human habitation. The central part of the fort has been identified as
6177-401: The road; he set up halting stations at an interval of two miles. Provisions for food and water were also made available at the stations but most of the people died during the shifting as the ruler was not able to provide them with enough food and water for their survival. Tughluq established a khanqah at each of the stations where at least one sufi saint was stationed. A regular postal service
6264-550: The ruins of the wall of the main temple recording the gift of a Kakatiya king, on pillars, on a stone outside the fort, and at many more places, all in Telugu. Warangal Warangal ( pronunciation ) is a city in the Indian state of Telangana and the district headquarters of Warangal district. It is the second largest city in Telangana with a population of 811,844 per 2011 Census of India , and spreading over an 406 km (157 sq mi). Warangal served as
6351-464: The rule of Prola II . All that is now visible of the temple are remnants scattered around the centre of the fort, reminding visitors of its once charming presence, and the splendid architectural beauty combined with excellent stonework and sculptural value of the period that leaves everyone in awe. Then, the Tughluqan authorities built an enormous mosque to one side of the fort, which was demolished by
6438-454: The strategic Rajputana following the victory in Battle of Singoli in 1336, Harihara and Bukka established a new empire called Vijayanagara Empire , by initially defeating and later ending Madurai Sultanate that was ruling the city of Madurai and its environs of South India on behalf of Delhi Sultanate. Several other south Indian rulers like Musunuri Kaapaaneedu , etc. also contributed to
6525-449: The three districts of Warangal district , Hanamkonda and Jangaon . As of 2016 , the corporation has bagged a total of eleven awards in various categories, such as conservation, sanitation, heritage, etc. For electoral purpose, the city is divided into 58 electoral wards , of which 50% are reserved for women. A total of thirty seats are reserved for BC ' s (19), SC ' s (9) and ST ' s (2) respectively. In October 2012,
6612-505: The use of new coins instead of the royal seal and so the citizens could not distinguish between the official and the forged coins. Records show that the use of token currency had stopped by 1333 as Ibn Battuta who came to Delhi in 1334, wrote a journal which made no mention of this currency. There are conflicting views expressed by historians on his religious tolerance. While visitors Ibn Battuta, Nunez and Firistha mention that Muhammed Bin Tughlaq showed intolerance to other religions, on
6699-424: The year 1328. Peter Jackson mentions that Muhammad was the only Sultan who participated in Hindu festivities. In 1327, Tughluq ordered to move his capital from Delhi to Daulatabad (also known as Devagiri) (in present-day Maharashtra ) in the Deccan region of India. Muhammad bin Tughlaq himself had spent a number of years as a prince on campaign in the southern states during the reign of his father. Daulatabad
6786-812: Was "the second capital". In 1334, there was a rebellion in Mabar , led by the North Indian Muslim soldier, Jalaluddin Ahsan Khan Kaithali , a native of Kaithal in North India , who founded the Madurai Sultanate . While on his way to suppress the rebellion, there was an outbreak of bubonic plague at Bidar due to which Tughluq himself became ill, and many of his soldiers died. While he retreated back to Daulatabad, Mabar and Dwarsamudra broke away from Tughluq's control. This
6873-467: Was a very prominent South Indian ruler in the 14th century. He made several modifications to the fort walls and defended it until the Bahmani Sultanate took over it in the mid 15th century AD from the Recherla Nayakas of Rachakonda . Warangal Fort is laid out in three concentric circular walls with defensive fortifications. The first structure, built during the reign of Rudrama Devi,
6960-527: Was also situated at a central place so the administration of both the north and the south could be possible. These elite colonists from Delhi were Urdu-speakers , who carried the Urdu language to the Deccan. These immigrants included Hasan Gangu , a celebrated general who would later found the Bahmanid Empire . A broad road was constructed for convenience. Shady trees were planted on both sides of
7047-492: Was annexed to India in 1948, and became an Indian state called Hyderabad state. In 1956, Hyderabad state was partitioned as part of the States Reorganisation Act , and Telangana, the Telugu -speaking region of Hyderabad state, which includes Warangal, became part of Andhra Pradesh. After the Telangana movement, Telangana state was formed on 2 June 2014, Warangal became a part of Telangana State. Warangal
7134-407: Was established between Delhi and Daulatabad. In 1329, his mother also went to Daulatabad, accompanied by the nobles. By around the same year, Tughluq summoned all the slaves, nobles, servants, ulema , sufis to the new capital. The new capital was divided into wards called mohalla with separate quarters for different people like soldiers, poets, judges, and nobles Grants were also given by Tughluq to
7221-533: Was followed by a revolt in Bengal . Fearing that the sultanate's northern borders were exposed to attacks, in 1335, he decided to shift the capital back to Delhi , forcing the citizens to return to their previous city. This caused many more deaths. While most of the Medieval historians, including Barani and Ibn Battuta, tend to have implied that Delhi was entirely emptied (as is famously mentioned by Barani that not
7308-405: Was in the form an earthen embankment 1.5 miles (2.4 km) in diameter. A moat of about 150 feet (46 m) width was dug around this wall, forming the outer limits of the fort during the reign of the Kakatiya rulers. Another wall built to protect the fort after the earthen wall and the moat was a fortified inner stone wall of about 0.75 miles (1.21 km) in diameter. It was the central part of
7395-467: Was sanctioned at an estimated cost of ₹ 24.032 billion (US$ 290 million). In October 2023, the Hadapsar - Hyderabad Express was extended to Kazipet. A RapidX rail line has been proposed from Warangal to Hyderabad. Warangal has an airport built by the Nizams at Mamnoor in 1930. It was largest airport in undivided India with 1,875 acres of land, a 6.6-km runway, a pilot and staff quarters,
7482-523: Was the eldest son of Ghiyath al-Din Tughluq , founder of the Tughlaq dynasty . In 1321, the young Muhammad was sent by his father to the Deccan Plateau to fight a military campaign against the Kakatiya dynasty . In 1323, the future sultan successfully laid siege upon the Kakatiya capital in Warangal . This victory over King Prataparudra ended the Kakatiya dynasty . Muhammad ascended to
7569-520: Was unpopular among the Muslim elite, one impact of this decision was that Islamic rule in Deccan lasted centuries longer than Delhi's own unstable authority over the south. If not for Tughlaq's creation of a Muslim elite at Daulatabad, there would have been no stable Muslim power like the Bahmani Sultanate to check the rising power of the Hindu Vijayanagara Empire . After the death of Genghis Khan , one line of his descendants,
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