68-894: Old Mahabaleshwar , also known as Kshetra Mahabaleshwar , is a historical village in Mahabaleshwar , of the Satara district in the Indian state of Maharashtra . It is a hill station located near the Western Ghats , seven kilometers from Mahabaleshwar . It is home to three temples: the Panchganga temple, Mahabaleshwar temple, and Krishna temple. Old Mahabaleshwar village is located at 17.9237°N 73.6586°E with an average elevation of 560 meters (1,840 feet). Located about 150 km (93 mi) southwest of Pune and 340 km (210 mi) southeast of Mumbai , Old Mahabaleshwar
136-464: A 24-seater table and a library pavilion with 1st edition books collected by the Dubash family, notably Jamsetjee "Jimmy" Kavasjee Dubash, a bibliophile and art collector. As of 2011 India census , Mahabaleshwar had a population of 12,737. Males constituted 55% of the population and females 45%. Mahabaleshwar had an average literacy rate of 78%, higher than the national average of 74.04%: male literacy
204-778: A few meters away from Panchganga temple in Old Mahabaleshwar. The temple is at a distance of 300 m from Mahabaleshwar temple and about 6 km from the Mahabaleshwar Bus Stand. It is one of the known tourist places in Mahabaleshwar. Krishnabai temple is supposed to be source of the Krishna River. The temple has a Shiva lingam along with a stunning statue of the Goddess Krishna. 126 families reside in Old Mahabaleshwar. The village has
272-436: A handicrafts store. Many schools also arrange educational trips to the fort. The fort is also on many trekking routes of the area. Movies filmed in Mahabaleshwar include Raj Kapoor's Barsaat (1949) , Hrishikesh Mukherjee's Anupama (1966) and Basu Chatterji's Chitchor (1976). In December 2020, some scenes of RRR (2022) were filmed around Mahabaleshwar, notably scenes involving Alia Bhatt . Some scenes of
340-555: A literacy rate of 72.8% which is the fourth lowest among large states. It also has the second lowest literacy rate among rural women at 53.7%. 37.1% of the population aged 3–35 years received free education at pre-primary and higher levels in Telangana. The state is divided into 33 districts . The latest two new districts, Mulugu and Narayanpet, were formed on 17 February 2019. The districts are divided into 70 revenue divisions which are further divided into 584 mandals . There are
408-402: A major focal point for IT software companies, industry and the services sector . The state is also the main administrative center of many Indian defence aerospace and research labs including Bharat Dynamics Limited , Defence Metallurgical Research Laboratory , Defence Research and Development Organisation and Defence Research and Development Laboratory . One popular etymology derives
476-585: A period. Within the decade, Hyderabad would become the capital of the state of Telangana, and a new capital was selected for Andhra Pradesh. Andhra Pradesh picked Amaravati as its capital and relocated its secretariat in 2016 and its legislature in 2017. Telangana is situated on the Deccan Plateau , in the central stretch of the eastern seaboard of the Indian Peninsula. It covers 112,077 square kilometres (43,273 sq mi). The region
544-506: A population of 785, including 408 males and 377 females as stated by the 2011 population census. The average sex ratio of the village is 1.082, which is higher than the Maharashtra state average of 0.929. The literacy rate of the village was 96.89% compared to 82.34% of Maharashtra. In old Mahabaleshwar, the male literacy was 98.00% while the female literacy rate was 92.62%. Mahabaleshwar Mahabaleshwar ( pronunciation )
612-517: A route of 60 km via Poladpur to Mahabaleshwar. The nearest airport is Pune International Airport , serving the city of Pune, 120 km from Mahabaleshwar. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport of Mumbai is 270 km. Mahabaleshwar is a popular tourist destination in Maharashtra. Attractions include many hill side look out points with views of surrounding hills, valleys and forests such as Bombay Point, Arthur Seat, Kates Point, Lodwick-Wilson Point, and Elphinston Point. Wilson Point
680-546: A strong cotton-weaving industry existed in Telangana. Large quantities of cotton were produced for domestic and exports consumption. High quality plain and patterned cloth made of muslin and calico was produced. In 1712, Qamar-ud-din Khan was appointed by emperor Farrukhsiyar as the viceroy of Deccan with the title Nizam-ul-Mulk (meaning "Administrator of the Realm"). He was later recalled to Delhi, with Mubariz Khan appointed as
748-459: A total of 10,909 revenue villages and 12,769 gram panchayats in the state. The districts in the state are: There are a total of 12 cities in the state. Hyderabad is the biggest city in the state and 4th largest city in India . There are 13 municipal corporations and 132 municipalities in the state. Telangana is governed by a parliamentary system of representative democracy , a feature
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#1732802006336816-463: Is a state in India situated in the south-central part of the Indian peninsula on the high Deccan Plateau . It is the eleventh largest state and the twelfth most populated state in India as per the 2011 census . On 2 June 2014, the area was separated from the northwestern part of United Andhra Pradesh as the newly formed state of Telangana , with Hyderabad as its capital. Telugu , one of
884-412: Is a normal occurrence during monsoons . During July, 10–12 days of continuous rains with 100 to 200 mm or 4 to 8 in each day occur each year. There were reports of ice and ground frost formation around Venna Lake in 2018. On August 7, 2019, Mahabaleshwar recorded 330 mm or 12.99 in of rain in 24 hours causing landslides . Mahabaleshwar has been described as the "New Candidate for
952-575: Is a plateau measuring 15 km (5.8 sq mi), surrounded by valleys on all sides. Its highest peak above sea level is known as the Hanuman Temple, which reaches a height of 1,439 m (4,721 ft). Old Mahabaleshwar includes Tandulni-Anand van Bhavan, Sambhaji Nagar, Gera Colony, and Dr. Keni Colony. The Panchganga temple is located at the convergence of five rivers; Krishna , Venna , Savitri , Koyna , and Gayatri . Panchganga translates to English as "Five Rivers", and this temple
1020-534: Is a semi-arid area and has a predominantly hot and dry climate. Summers start in March, and peak in mid-April with average high temperatures in the 37–38 °C (99–100 °F) range. The monsoon arrives in June and lasts until Late-September with about 755 mm (29.7 inches) of precipitation. A dry, mild winter starts in late November and lasts until early February with little humidity and average temperatures in
1088-636: Is a small town and a municipal council in Satara district , Maharashtra , India. It is a place of pilgrimage for Hindus because the Krishna River has its origin here. The British colonial rulers developed the town as a hill station , and it served as the summer capital of the Bombay Presidency during the British Raj . Mahabaleshwar is located on the mountainous Sahyadri range of the Western Ghats that run North to south along
1156-633: Is about 122 km (76 mi) southwest of Pune and 285 km (177 mi) from Mumbai . Mahabaleshwar comprises three villages: Malcolm Peth, Old "Kshetra" Mahabaleshwar, and part of the Shindola village. The Mahabaleshwar region is the source of the Krishna River that flows east across Maharashtra, Karnataka , Telangana , and Andhra Pradesh towards the Bay of Bengal . Three tributaries of Krishna, namely Koyna , Venna (Veni) and Gayatri , also have their source in Mahabaleshwar region. A fourth river,
1224-468: Is called Hyderabadi Urdu , which in itself is a dialect of the larger Dakhini Urdu dialects of South India. Although the language is spoken by most Hyderabadi Muslims, the language in a literary context has long been lost, and standard Urdu is used. Hindi is spoken mainly in Hyderabad, as well as some other urban areas like Warangal. Lambadi , a language related to Rajasthani dialects , is used across
1292-746: Is drained by two major rivers, with about 79% of the Godavari River catchment area and about 69% of the Krishna River catchment area, but most of the land is arid. Telangana is also drained by several minor rivers such as the Bhima , the Maner , the Manjira , the Musi , and the Tungabhadra . The annual rainfall is between 900 and 1500mm in northern Telangana and 700 to 900mm in southern Telangana, from
1360-542: Is the attributed source of those rivers. The temple was constructed in the 13th century by the Seuna king Simhana. Renovation of the Panchganga Temple took place during the 16th and 17th centuries under "Chanda Rao More" and Chhatrapati Shivaji . Panchganga temple in Old Mahabaleshwar is said to be 4,500 years old. There is no historical evidence for this claim. Krishnabai Temple, which is an old temple situated
1428-474: Is the only location in Mahabaleshwar where both the sunrise and sunset can be seen. The town also has a man-made lake dating back to British era called Venna Lake . The lake is a popular place for boating. It is surrounded by a market and food stalls that are popular with the tourists. Other attractions include the Lingmala waterfall. Old Mahabaleshwar is a place of pilgrimage with its Mahadeo temple. The temple
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#17328020063361496-411: Is the source of the five rivers Krishna , Koyna , Venna, Savitri and Gayatri. Being a relatively cool place, many temperate region crops such as strawberries, raspberries, and mulberries have been grown in Mahabaleshwar and surrounding hills. Principal amongst these crops is Strawberries. Strawberry plantations, and the produce they offer are also a popular tourist activity. The Mahabaleshwar strawberry
1564-629: The Bhongir Fort . According to the 2011 census, Telangana's literacy rate is 66.46%. Male literacy and female literacy are 74.95% and 57.92%, respectively. Hyderabad district has the highest literacy rate with 80.96% and Mahabubnagar district has the lowest with 56.06%. In a 2019 report, the Key Indicators of Household Social Consumption on Education in India , by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Telangana has
1632-883: The British India under subsidiary alliance which reduced it to that of a landlocked princely state bounded on all sides by the British India. Following the Indian Independence in 1947—the Hyderabad state joined the Union of India in 1948 after a police action . In 1956, the Hyderabad State was dissolved —and its Telugu speaking region Telangana was merged with the Andhra State to form Andhra Pradesh . A peasant-driven movement began to advocate for separation from Andhra Pradesh starting in
1700-653: The Communist Party of India (CPI). The revolt began in the Nalgonda district against the feudal lords of Reddy and Velama castes. It quickly spread to the Warangal and Bidar districts. Peasant farmers and labourers revolted against the local feudal landlords ( jagirdars and deshmukhs ) and later against the Nizam Osman Ali Khan . The violent phase of the movement ended after
1768-1403: The Eastern Ghats in the eastern part of the state. Telangana has three National Parks : Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park in Hyderabad district , and Mahavir Harina Vanasthali National Park and Mrugavani National Park in Ranga Reddy district . Wildlife Sanctuaries in Telangana include Eturunagaram Wildlife Sanctuary and Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary in Warangal District , Kawal Tiger Reserve and Pranahita Wildlife Sanctuary in Adilabad district , Kinnerasani Wildlife Sanctuary in Khammam district, Manjira Wildlife Sanctuary in Medak district , Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve in Nalgonda and Mahbubnagar districts , Pocharam Wildlife Sanctuary in Medak and Nizamabad districts, Shivaram Wildlife Sanctuary in Karimnagar district . Sacred groves are small areas of forest preserved by local people. Sacred groves provide sanctuary to
1836-603: The Kannada film Vikrant Rona (2022), starring Sudeepa , were filmed around the hill station. Other hill stations such as Panchgani and Wai are also popular filming locations. For example, in 2021 Kartik Aaryan filmed the movie Freddy (2022) in Panchgani. Telangana Telangana ( / ˌ t ɛ l ə n ˈ ɡ ɑː n ə / ; ISO : Telaṅgāṇa Telugu: [ˈtelaŋɡaːɳa] ; ALA-LC : Tilaṉgānah Urdu: [ˈtɪləŋɡɑːna] )
1904-628: The Satavahana dynasty became the dominant power in this area. It originated from the lands between the Godavari and Krishna rivers and was based at Amaravathi and Dharanikota. After the decline of the Satavahanas, various dynasties, such as the Vakataka , Vishnukundina , Chalukya , Rashtrakuta and Western Chalukya , ruled the area. The Telangana area experienced its golden age during
1972-584: The Savitri , also has its source in the region, but flows Westward via Mahad to the Arabian Sea. The area's climate is suitable for cultivation of strawberries; Mahabaleshwar strawberry contributes to about 85 percent of the total strawberry production in the country. It also received the geographical indication (GI) tag in 2010. Mahabaleshwar has a borderline tropical monsoon / humid subtropical climate ( Köppen Am / Cwa ). Very heavy rainfall
2040-523: The classical languages of India , is the most widely spoken and the primary official language of the state. The economy of Telangana is the ninth-largest in India, with a gross state domestic product (GSDP) of ₹ 15.02 trillion (US$ 180 billion) and has a GSDP per capita of ₹ 356,564 (US$ 4,300) for the financial year 2023-24. Telangana scored 0.705 on the Human Development Index during 2017-2018. The state has emerged as
2108-439: The classical languages of India , is the official language of Telangana and Urdu is the second official language of the state. About 75% of the population of Telangana speak Telugu and 12% speak Urdu . Before 1948, Urdu was the official language of Hyderabad State , and due to a lack of Telugu-language educational institutions, Urdu was the language of the educated elite of Telangana. After 1948, once Hyderabad State joined
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2176-609: The 22–23 °C (72–73 °F) range. The Central Deccan Plateau dry deciduous forests ecoregion covers much of the state, including Hyderabad. The characteristic vegetation is woodlands of Hardwickia binata and Albizia amara . Over 80% of the original forest cover has been cleared for agriculture, timber harvesting, or cattle grazing, but large blocks of forest can be found in Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve and elsewhere. The more humid Eastern Highlands moist deciduous forests cover
2244-584: The British Empire in 1947, the Nizam of Hyderabad did not want to merge with the Indian Union and wanted to remain independent. The Government of India annexed Hyderabad State on 17 September 1948 after a military operation called Operation Polo . It appointed a civil servant, M. K. Vellodi , as first chief minister of Hyderabad State on 26 January 1950. He administered the state with
2312-1111: The Chhattisgarh border. Religion in Telangana (2011) According to the 2011 census, Hindus form 85.1% of the State's population. Muslims form 12.7% and Christians form 1.3%. Religious edifices like the Lakshmi Narasimha Temple in Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district , Makkah Masjid in Hyderabad, the ancient Bhadrakali Temple and Govinda Rajula Gutta in Warangal, Alampur Jogulamba Temple in Jogulamba Gadwal district and Medak Cathedral , Kondagattu Anjaneya Swamy Temple , Kothakonda Veerabhadra Swamy Temple, Lord Shiva temple in Vemulawada of Rajanna-Sircilla district are several of its most famous places of worship. Buddhism also flourished in
2380-625: The Congress Working Committee unanimously passed a resolution to recommend the formation of a separate Telangana state. After various stages the bill was placed in the Parliament of India in February 2014. In February 2014, Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act, 2014 bill was passed by the Parliament of India for the formation of Telangana state, comprising ten districts from north-western Andhra Pradesh. The bill received
2448-530: The Madras state bureaucrats back and implement a rule by the natives ( mulkis ) of Hyderabad (Syed Alam Sharjil) was elected chief minister of Hyderabad after (Dr. Burgula Ramakrishana Rao) for one year after he resigned from the post. The Telangana Rebellion was a peasant revolt supported by the communists . It originated in the Telangana regions of the Hyderabad State between 1946 and 1951, led by
2516-557: The area. Colonial officials spent part of their year in the area. Their wives spent a longer period of the year in the area to be with their children in local boarding schools in Mahabaleshwar and nearby Panchgani . The British rulers wanted to recreate the English landscape in the hill stations and to that end, European flora such as strawberries were introduced in Mahabaleshwar, and amenities such as libraries, theatres, boating lakes, and sports grounds were constructed. Added to
2584-531: The assent of the president and was published in the Gazette on 1 March 2014. The state of Telangana was officially formed on 2 June 2014. Kalvakuntla Chandrashekar Rao was elected as the first chief minister of Telangana, following elections in which the Bharat Rashtra Samithi party secured a majority. Hyderabad would remain as the joint capital of both Telangana and Andhra Pradesh for
2652-585: The earliest uses of a word similar to Telangana can also be seen in a name of Malik Maqbul Tilangani (14th century CE), who was called the Tilangani , which implies that he was from Telangana. He was the commander of the Warangal Fort ( Kataka Pāludu ) and later Wazir — Minister under Firuz Shah Tughlaq . A 16th-century travel writer, Firishta , recorded in his book: During the just reign of Ibrahim Kootb Shah , Tulingana , like Egypt , became
2720-475: The early 1950s, and continued until Telangana was granted statehood on 2 June 2014. The historic city Golconda in Hyderabad established itself as a diamond trading centre, and until the end of the 19th century, the Golconda market was the primary source of the finest and largest diamonds in the world. Thus, the legendary name Golconda Diamonds became synonymous with Golconda itself. From 230 BCE to 220 CE,
2788-619: The erstwhile Hyderabad State from its predominantly Marathi -speaking one, Marathwada . It is also called "The land of Telugu people". After Asaf Jahi 's ceded the Seemandhra region to the British, the rest of the Telugu region retained the name Telangana and the other parts were called Madras Presidency's Circars and Ceded. Throughout antiquity and the Middle ages, the Telangana region
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2856-505: The formal capital of the Nizams. The Nizam Nasir-ud-dawlah, Asaf Jah IV signed the subsidiary alliance with the British in 1799 and lost its control over the state's defence and foreign affairs. Hyderabad State became a princely state among the presidencies and provinces of British India . In 1787, heavy flooding killed over 20,000 causing a plague which killed about 10,656,000 people in Telangana. When India became independent from
2924-538: The government of India announced the process of formation of the Telangana state. Violent protests led by people in the Coastal Andhra and Rayalseema regions occurred immediately after the announcement, and the decision was put on hold on 23 December 2009. The movement continued in Hyderabad and other districts of Telangana. There were hundreds of claimed suicides, strikes, protests and disturbances to public life demanding separate statehood. On 30 July 2013,
2992-643: The government of India's Operation Polo . Starting in 1951, the CPI shifted to a more moderate strategy of seeking to bring communism to India within the framework of Indian democracy. In December 1953, the States Reorganisation Commission (SRC) was appointed to form states on a linguistic basis. An agreement was reached between Telangana leaders and Andhra leaders on 20 February 1956 to merge Telangana and Andhra with promises to safeguard Telangana's interests. After reorganisation in 1956,
3060-561: The help of English-educated bureaucrats from the Madras and Bombay states, who were familiar with British systems of administration unlike the bureaucrats of Hyderabad State who used a completely different administrative system. The official language of the state was switched from Urdu to English . In 1952, Dr. Burgula Ramakrishna Rao was elected chief minister of the Hyderabad State in its first democratic election. During this time, there were violent agitations by some Telanganites to send
3128-930: The local flora and fauna. Some are included within other protected areas, like Kadalivanam in Nagarjunsagar–Srisailam Tiger Reserve, but most stand alone. There are 65 sacred groves in Telangana—two in Adilabad district, thirteen in Hyderabad district, four in Karimnagar district, four in Khammam district , nine in Mahbubnagar district, four in Medak district , nine in Nalgonda district, ten in Ranga Reddy district , and three in Warangal district. Languages of Telangana (2011) Telugu , one of
3196-424: The mart of the whole world. Merchants from Toorkistan, Arabia, and Persia resorted to it; and they met with such encouragement that they found in it inducements to return frequently. The greatest luxuries from foreign parts daily abounded at the king's hospitable board. The word "Telinga" changed over time to "Telangana" and the name "Telangana" was designated to distinguish the predominantly Telugu-speaking region of
3264-399: The merger of Telangana and Andhra, major ones occurring in 1969, 1972, and 2009. The movement for a new state of Telangana gained momentum in the 21st century by an initiative of Kalvakuntla Chandrashekhar Rao from Bharat Rashtra Samithi later joined by the Telangana Political Joint Action Committee (TJAC), including political leadership representing the Telangana area. On 9 December 2009
3332-525: The new Republic of India, Telugu became the language of government, and as Telugu was introduced as the medium of instruction in schools and colleges, the use of Urdu among non- Hyderabadi Muslims decreased. Both Telugu and Urdu are used in services across the state, such as the Telangana Legislature website, with Telugu and Urdu versions of the website available, as well as the Hyderabad metro, wherein both languages are used on station names and signs along with English and Hindi. The Urdu spoken in Telangana
3400-444: The place as a sanatorium for the British forces to governor Sir John Malcolm of Bombay presidency . The Raja of Satara was granted other villages in exchange for the British getting Mahabaleshwar in 1828. In old records Mahabaleshwar was even called Malcolm Peth after the governor. Mahabaleshwar started gaining prominence when British officials of the Bombay presidency such as Sir Mountstuart Elphinstone , Arthur Malet (for whom
3468-535: The region and many Aramams can be found. Hyderabadi cuisine and Kakatiya architecture both from Telangana, are on the list of creativity UNESCO creative city of gastronomy and UNESCO World Heritage Site . The cultural centers of Telangana, Hyderabad and Warangal, are noted for their wealth and renowned historical structures – Ramappa Temple ( UNESCO World Heritage Site ), Charminar , Qutb Shahi Tombs , Falaknuma Palace , Chowmahalla Palace , Warangal Fort , Kakatiya Kala Thoranam , Thousand Pillar Temple and
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#17328020063363536-461: The region of Telangana was merged with Andhra State to form Andhra Pradesh. Following this Gentlemen's agreement , the central government established the unified state of Andhra Pradesh on 1 November 1956. G.O 553 of 1959 from the united Andhra Pradesh state moved two revenue divisions of Bhadrachalam from East Godavari and Aswaraopeta from West Godavari to Khammam for administrative convenience. There had been several movements to revoke
3604-402: The reign of the Kakatiya dynasty , which ruled most parts of the present-day Andhra Pradesh and Telangana from 1083 to 1323 CE. Rudrama Devi and Prataparudra II were prominent rulers from the Kakatiya dynasty. The dynasty weakened with the attack of Malik Kafur in 1309 and was dissolved after the defeat of Prataparudra by the forces of Muhammad bin Tughluq in 1323. The area came under
3672-409: The rule of the Delhi Sultanate in the 14th century, followed by the Bahmani Sultanate . Quli Qutb Mulk , a governor of Golconda, revolted against the Bahmani Sultanate and established the Qutb Shahi dynasty in 1518. On 21 September 1687, the Golconda Sultanate came under the rule of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb after a year-long siege of the Golconda fort. During the early seventeenth century
3740-424: The scores of magnificent scenic "points", the perennial springs, streams, and waterfalls of Mahabaleshwar plateau, with its year round superb climate, drew the English and others to Mahabaleshwar. By the end of the 19th century it had become an attractive popular hill station of world renown. Raj Bhavan , the summer residence of the Governor of Maharashtra , is also located here. An older building named "The Terraces"
3808-447: The seat at "Point Arthur" is named), Carnac, and many others became regular visitors. Venna Lake was constructed in 1842 to collect water from perennial springs; the Venna River flows from this lake. Bartley Frere, the commissioner of Satara in the 1850s, built the road from Satara to Mahabaleshwar. In the mid 1800s, Mahabaleshwar was made into the summer capital of the Bombay presidency . Government spending led to rapid development of
3876-424: The southwest monsoons . Telangana contains various soil types, some of which are red sandy loams (Chalaka), Red loamy sands (Dubba), lateritic soils, salt-affected soils, alluvial soils, shallow to medium black soils and very deep black cotton soils. These soil types allow the planting of a variety of fruits and vegetable crops such as mangoes, oranges, coconut, sugarcane, paddy, banana and flower crops. Telangana
3944-416: The state. Marathi is predominant in regions bordering Maharashtra, especially in the old Adilabad district , while Kannada is spoken by significant minorities along some parts of the Karnataka border. The old Adilabad district has a large number of speakers of tribal languages such as Gondi and Kolami , while Koya is a language spoken by significant numbers in Bhadradi Kothagudem district and along
4012-409: The then ruler of Valley of Javali, Chandrarao More , and seized the area. Around that time Shivaji also built a hill fort near Mahabaleshwar called Pratapgad fort. In 1819, after the demise of the Maratha empire, the British ceded the hills around Mahabaleshwar to the vassal state of Satara . Colonel Lodwick (Later General Sir Lodwick) after climbing the mountains near Mahabaleshwar, recommended
4080-415: The tributary of marathas after suffering series of defeats paying annual chauth in return for retaining their domain. The Medak and Warangal divisions of Telangana were part of their realm. When Asif Jah I died in 1748, there was political unrest due to contention for the throne among his sons, who were aided by opportunistic neighbouring states and colonial foreign forces. In 1769, Hyderabad city became
4148-420: The viceroy. In 1724, Qamar-ud-din Khan defeated Mubariz Khan to reclaim the Deccan suba, establishing it as an autonomous province of the Mughal empire. He took the name Asif Jah , starting what came to be known as the Asaf Jahi dynasty . He named the area Hyderabad Deccan . Subsequent rulers retained the title Nizam ul-Mulk and were called Asif Jahi Nizams or nizams of Hyderabad . Hyderabad Nizams remained
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#17328020063364216-407: The western coast of India. The coordinates of the town are 17°55′30″N 73°39′27″E / 17.9250°N 73.6575°E / 17.9250; 73.6575 . Mahabaleshwar is a vast plateau measuring 150 km (58 sq mi), bound by valleys on all sides. It reaches a height of 1,439 m (4,721 ft) at its highest peak above sea level, known as Wilson/Sunrise Point. The town
4284-413: The wettest place in the world", the title currently held by Cherrapunji . Legend says that a Yadava ruler from 13th century built a small temple and water tank at the source of the river Krishna. The Valley of Jawali, the area around Mahabaleshwar, was ruled by the More (clan) who were vassals of the Adilshahi sultanate of Bijapur. In 1656, the founder of Maratha empire, Chhatrapati Shivaji , killed
4352-505: The word "Telangana" from Trilinga desha ("land of three lingas "), a region named after 3 important Shaivite shrines present in it: Kaleshwaram (present day Telangana), Srisailam and Draksharama (present day Andhra Pradesh ). According to Jayadheer Tirumala Rao , a scholar of history, the name Telangana is of Gondi origin. Rao asserts that it is derived from "Telangadh", which means "south" in Gondi and has been referred in "Gond script dating back to about 2000 years". One of
4420-457: Was 84%, and female literacy was 71%. In Mahabaleshwar, 11% of the population was at that time under 6 years of age. 90% of population speaks Marathi language. Nearest railway station to Mahabaleshwar is Satara, 60 km. Nearby major railway stations include Pune (120 km), Sangli railway station (170 km). State-run bus services are available in these locations to Mahabaleshwar. Rail station Diwan Khavati on Kokan Railway near Khed gives
4488-465: Was granted the geographical indication (GI) tag in 2010. As a popular tourist destination, Mahabaleshwar has hotels and accommodation to suit different budgets. A popular place to visit is the historic fort of Pratapgad built by Chatrapati Shivaji . It is the site of the encounter between Shivaji Maharaj and Bijapur general, Afzal Khan , where the latter was defeated and killed by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. There are small shops, restaurants and
4556-413: Was part of multiple Indian empires; such as the Mauryans , Satavahanas , Vishnukundinas , Chalukyas , Cholas , Rashtrakutas , Kakatiyas , Delhi Sultanate , Bahmani Sultanate and Golconda Sultanate . During the 17th—19th centuries, the region was ruled by the Mughals and Nizam of Hyderabad . In 1823, the Nizam's ceded Northern Circars —( Coastal Andhra ) and Ceded Districts —( Rayalseema ) to
4624-421: Was purchased in 1884 and rechristened as Giri Darshan in 1886. "Babington House", is a colonial-style bungalow built in the shape of a cross with a deep veranda, elaborate metal work railing and extensive outhouses. It was formerly one of the country seats of the Dubash family, a Parsi ship chandler dynasty from Bombay, before they sold it to the Rahejas in the early 1970s. It contains a central dining room with
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