Peddapalli (పెద్దపల్లి) | Telangana State PSC (TSPSC): Preparation Course - TSPSC (Telangana) PDF Download

History 

• Peddapalli District was formed from the previous Karimnagar district and is bordered by Mancherial, Bhoopalapally, Karimnagar, and Jagtial districts. This district is composed of 14 mandals and two revenue divisions - Peddapalli and Manthani, with Peddapalli town serving as its central hub.
• The region boasts essential railway connections, including a line that links northern and southern India. Moreover, the Hyderabad-Ramagundam State Highway traverses the district, enhancing its accessibility. Notably, there are three RTC depots located in Godavarikhani, Ramagundam, and Manthani.
• NTPC Ramagundam, a vital entity under the National Thermal Power Corporation, is positioned in Ramagundam. Recognized as one of South India's primary power facilities, it holds the distinction of being India's inaugural ISO 14001 certified "Super Thermal Power Station." The district is also host to prominent industries such as Singareni, FCI, and several private cement plants.
  
• River Godavari flows through the Peddapalle district, enveloping the entire region within the SRSP command area. Known for its cultivation of paddy, followed by cotton and maize, the cotton produced here enjoys international acclaim for its superior quality. The district is additionally adorned with numerous rice mills and spinning facilities.
• The district holds significant historical and archaeological importance, notably highlighted by the presence of a Buddhist Stupa dating back to the 2nd century BC in Dhulikatta village, Eligaid mandal. This stupa is one of the 30 walled cities documented by the Greek historian Megasthenes.
• Peddapalli district features revered religious sites such as Sri Mallikarjuna Swamy temple in Odela and Sri Varahaswami temple in Kamanpur Mandal. Among the district's popular tourist attractions are Ramuni Gundalu and Sabbitham waterfalls. Additionally, Ramagiri Qilah, a historically significant site situated in Begumpet village, is frequently visited by tourists.
• Key tourist spots within the district include Ramuni Gundalu, Sabbitham waterfalls, and Ramagiri Qila, a site of historical significance located in Begumpet village.

Tourist Places

Buddhist Stupa Dhulikatta

• The Buddhist monastic complex situated in Vadkapur and Dhulikatta villages, positioned along the Hussaini vagu's right and left banks, is approximately 30 kilometers away from Karimnagar. Through excavations, various elements such as a Buddhist Stupa and fortification walls were unearthed. An inscription in Brahmi on a slab within this Stupa, dating back paleographically to the 2nd century B.C., was discovered. This Stupa, affiliated with the Hinayana sect of Buddhism, refrained from depicting Buddha anthropomorphically. Instead, Buddha was symbolized through items like his Chatra, Padukas, throne with Swastika, and Pillar of fire.
• The Stupa comprises a lower pradakshana patha, a circular drum featuring ayaka platforms on the east, west, north, and south cardinal directions, along with a dome. These ayaka platforms extend from the main drum. During the early Satavahana era, the Stupa was adorned with intricately carved limestone slabs, contemporaneous with the Barhut Stupa from the early Sunga period. Notable among these limestone slabs is the depiction of Naga Muchilinda, a snake guarding the Buddha.

How to Reach

• The Peddapalli district does not have an airport. The nearest airport is the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, which is about 260 km away.
• The nearest railway station is located in Peddapalli, approximately 25 km from the destination.
• There is a bus stop at a distance of 25 km from Peddapalli.

Ramagir Fort

• A fort situated on the Ramagiri hillocks, near Begumpet village in Kamanpur mandal along the PWD road leading to Manthani. This renowned fort, constructed from stone and featuring numerous bastions, sprawls across an extensive area spanning several kilometers. Ramagiri hill, encompassing a vast expanse, is famed for its picturesque natural environs teeming with rare plant species and various medicinal roots. Throughout history, the fort played a pivotal role, starting from ancient times up to the era of the Asaf Jahis.
• In the past, the fort was under the dominion of Gundaraja of Manthani and Edaraja of Ramagundam. They faced defeat at the hands of Kakati Prola II, leading to the entire region of Polavasa, Manthani, and Ramagundam falling under Kakatiya rule. Post the decline of the Kakatiyas, Musunuri Kapayanayaka seized Orugallu and appointed Muppabhupala as the ruler of Sabbinadu, establishing his capital at Ramagiri during the 14th century AD. Subsequently, the Bahamani Sultan Ahmed Shah I (1422-1436 AD) launched an invasion of the Telangana region in 1433 AD, eventually capturing the Ramagiri fort. Following the rule of the Qutb Shahis from the Golconda dynasty, the fort came under the authority of the Mughals before ultimately falling under the control of the Asaf Jahis and their Deshmukhs.

How to Reach

• The Peddapalli district does not have an airport. The nearest airport is the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, which is located 200 km away.
• The nearest railway station is in Peddapalli, approximately 30 km away.
• Located at a distance of 26 km from Manthani bus stop.