Mahbubnagar

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Mahabubnagar, formerly known as 'Rukmammapeta' and 'Palamooru', is the southern district of Andhra Pradesh. The name was changed to Mahabubnagar in 1890, in honor of Mir Mahbub Ali Khan Asaf Jah VI, the Nizam of Hyderabad from 1869-1911. The Mahabubnagar region was once known as Cholawadi or the land of the Cholas. The famous 'Kohinoor' diamond came from here.

Mahabubnagar is bordered by the river Krishna in the south and surrounded by Nalgonda, Hyderabad, Kurnool, Raichur and Gulbarga districts. Mahabubnagar town is located at a distance of 96 km from Hyderabad.

The area covered is 18,432 sq km, forestland occupying 14 percent of it. The population is approximately three and a half million. Agriculture and allied activities form the major occupation. Cotton ginning and cotton pressing, as well as oilseed and rice milling are the main industries. Farahabad, Gadwal, Kollapur and Achampet are some of the main cities. Major places to visit are Koilsagar Dam, Archaeological Museum, Garuda Brahma Temple, Alemelu Mangamma Temple, Sri Ranganayakaswamy Temple and Somasila.

History of Mahbubnagar

Telangana forms the core of the Satavahana Dynasty (221BC-218 AD), Part of Chalukyan Dynasty in South India (between 5th and 11th century AD) and in the recent history, it formed the core of the Golconda State and Hyderabad State, ruled by Qutub Shahi Dynasty (1520-1687) and Nizam Dynasty (Asaf Jahi Dynasty) (1724-1948) until it was taken over by New Delhi in 1948. This region became independent and joined in the democratic India on 18th September 1948. Telangana constitutes 10 districts: Adilabad, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Medak, Warangal, Khammam, Hyderabad, Rangareddy, Nalgonda, and Mahabubnagar districts.

Mahabunagar is southern district of Hyderabad state under Nizam and bordered with River Krishna in the south and surrounded by the Nalgonda, Hyderabad, Kurnool, Raichur and Gulbarga districts. Mahabubnagar town is located at a distance of 96-km from Hyderabad.

This place was formerly known as "Rukmammapeta" and "Palamooru:". The name was changed to Mahabubnagar on 4th December 1890, in honour of Mir Mahbub Ali Khan Asaf Jah VI, the Nizam of Hyderabad (1869-1911 AD). It has been the headquarters of the district since 1883 AD. The Mahabubnagar region was once known as Cholawadi or the land of the Cholas'. It is said that the famous Golconda diamonds including famous "KOHINOOR" diamond came from Mahabubnagar district.

It is very hard to understand the history of Palamoor as this region was always neglected by the rulers. And for most of the time, this region was ruled by very small regional rulers, Samasthans, Jamindars, Doras or land lords. More over, majority of Palamoor people always lived in poverty and slavery and Recording of History was never a priority. Nobody neither knows about their history nor they want to know it. Even today the people of this region struggle all their life for basic needs.

How to reach Mahbubnagar

• Road: Mahbubnagar has bus services, arranged by state owned APSRTC, to Hyderabad, Kurnool, Raichur and Mumbai. The town is at a distance of 98 km, 150 km and 105 km from Hyderabad, Kurnool town and Raichur respectively. Bus frequency from Hyderabad and Raichur is very good. It is well connected with all towns of Mahbubnagar district. Best way to reach Mahbubnagar is to travel by National Highway 7 (India) (NH 7 connecting Kanyakumari and Varanasi) and divert at Jadcherla, which is 14 km from this town.
• Rail: The broad gauge railway line connecting Bengaluru & Hyderabad, Chennai Egmore & Kacheguda (Hyderabad) and New Delhi & Tirupati passes through the city. There are daily passenger trains to Hyderabad, Kurnool throughout the day. There are two stations in Mahbubnagar - Mahbubnagar Station and Yenugonda (only for passenger trains) Station.
• Air: Shamshabad International Airport is the nearest airport (approx. 80 km).