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Ancient Iron Age Period of Telugu Region Dates Back 4,000 Years Ago

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“Discovery of Ancient Telugu Daggers May Push Back Start of Iron Age by Thousands of Years” The Telugu Region lying in the Central Deccan area has a Rich Tradition of Iron and Steel Production since very early period. It is Dates Back Years to 4,000 Years Ago in the Telugu Region. The region has several ironrich mineral zones, which must have been exploited by the early communities for producing iron and steel. There have been studies on the Iron Production in the Telugu Region right from 1832, when H.W. Voysey published an article in the Asiatic Society of Bengal on the process of iron production at a village known as Konasamudram. Earlier studies of iron and steel production in Telangana including a survey of near about 250 sites in Northern Telengana revealed that at least 183 sites were associated with metal working (Juleff et al. 2014: 1030-1037).  Iron ore is available in two types of mineral formations, i.e. the magnetite and laterite. Both the minerals
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Ancient Names of Telugus

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ANCIENT NAMES OF TELUGUS Telugu language, land and people have many names. Andhra, Aandhra, Tenumgu, Tenungu, Telugu, Telumgu, Telungu, Trilinga, Vadagu, Vaduga, and Gentoo are names by which Telugu people and their language are known. US Calling Ourself: Tenumgu, Tenungu, Telugu, Telumgu, Telungu and Trilinga are names used in Telugu literature. Aryans (Sanskrit Form): Andhra and Aandhra are Sanskrit names for Telugu. Sangam Literature (Tamil Form) :  Vadagu, Vadugars, Vadugar and Vaduga are Tamil names for Telugu.  Portuguse:  Gentoo is a Portuguese name for Telugu people and their language. Andhra and Aandhra are ancient names used in Sanskrit literature to denote Telugu tribe/race/nationality/caste/people (hereinafter Nationality or Nationalities). According to Aitareya Brahmana composed in 600 BC, sage Viswamitra, a Kshatriya-an Aryan warrior tribal, adopted Brahmin Sunasyepa. However, fifty of Viswamitra's sons objected and didn't accept Sunasyepa as thei
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Ancient History of Maritime Andhra Desa

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ANCIENT HISTORY OF MARITIME ANDHRADESA Andhra Desa located on the central part of the East Coast of India has about 600 km long coastline and a long maritime history. Andhra Pradesh with its navigable rivers, with convenient anchoring and landing facilities, served sailors for better oceanic trade through the ages. Various dynasties have ruled over different parts of Andhra Pradesh during different periods of bygone history. The geographical area of Andhra was frequently divided into different regions namely Asmaka, Mahishaka, Kalinga, Trilinga and Andhra . During different periods of history, the people of Andhra established their contacts with other parts of India and also across the oceans. The expansion of Indian religions to the sea locked lands of the Southeast Asian countries and Far East was attested through archaeological findings, art objects, epigraphs and numismatic sources. Single mast ship motif punch marked coins, reported all along the Andhra coast belonging
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Andhra Ikshvakus - Andhra Praja Rama

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                 ANDHRA IKSHVAKU DYNASTY   The Andhra Ikshvaku (IAST: Ikṣvāku) dynasty ruled in the eastern Krishna River valley of India, from their capital at Vijayapuri (modern Nagarjunakonda in Andhra Pradesh) during approximately 3rd and 4th centuries CE. The Ikshvakus are also known as the Andhra Ikshvakus or Ikshvakus of Vijayapuri The Ikshvaku kings were Shaivites and performed Vedic rites , but Buddhism also flourished during their reign. Several Ikshvaku queens and princes contributed to the construction of the Buddhist monuments at present-day Nagarjunakonda.        Andhra Ikshvaku Solider Sculptures The Ikshvakus ruled parts of present-day Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Their inscriptions have been discovered at Nagarjunakonda, Jaggayyapeta, Kottampalugu, Gurazala, Rentala, and Uppugunduru. The Ikshvaku kings are known to have performed various Vedic sacrifices. Vasishthiputra Chamtamula performed the Agnishtoma, Vajapeya and Ashvamedha
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Madhava Varma II, Most Powerful King of Vishnukundinas

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Madhava Varma II, Most Powerful King of  Vishnukundina Dynasty  Madhava Varma II, He was the Most Powerful   King of the Vishnukundina dynasty. The reign of Madhava Varma II (c. 440 – c. 460) was a golden age in the history of the Vishnukundinas . He is regarded as the greatest ruler of his dynasty. The Vishnukundina Empire reached its greatest territorial extent under him . He defeated Prithvishena II, the powerful Vakataka king. The daughter of Prithvishena II, Vakataka Mahadevi, was given in marriage to Madhava Varma II. The Most Notable Military Achievement of Madhava Varma II was his Victory over the Powerful Vakataka Emperor Prithvishena II , This alliance gave them Great Power and made it easy for the Vishnukundinas to extend their influence to the east coast and vanquishing the petty chieftains lingering on in that area. Madhava Varma II led his arms against Ananda Gotrikas who were ruling over Guntur, Tenali and Ongole, probably enjoying subordinate position un
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Vishnukundina Dynasty of Andhras

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              Vishnukundina Dynasty  The Vishnukundina Dynasty (IAST: Viṣṇukundina) (Telugu: విష్ణుకుండినులు) was an Indian imperial power controlling the Deccan, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha and parts of South India during the 5th and 6th centuries, carving land out from the Vakataka Empire. It played an important role in the history of the Deccan during the 5th and 6th centuries. The dynasty initially ruled from Indrapalanagara (in present day Nalgonda district of Telangana), and later shifted to Denduluru , and Amaravathi . All the records of the Vishnukundinas and the kings prior to the Madhava Varma II seem to be patrons of Hinduism . From the time of the accession of Madhava Varma II, an aggressive self-assertion of the Vedic Brahmanism occurred. Elaborate Vedic ceremonies like Rajasuya, Sarvamedha, and Aswamedha were undertaken. The celebration of all these sacrifices represents the traditional spirit of the Brahmanical revival. Some of the rulers referred to
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Gautamiputra Satakarni - Most Daring Emperor

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Gautamiputra Satakarni - Most Darious King  Gautamiputra Satakarni is the Most Powerful King of Satavahana Dynasty, He Ruled Half Bharat Desam.  The Satavahanas (Sādavāhana or Sātavāhana, IAST: Sātavāhana), also referred to as the Andhras in the Puranas, were an ancient Indian dynasty based in the Deccan region. Most modern scholars believe that the Satavahana rule began in the late second century BCE and lasted until the early third century CE, although some assign the beginning of their rule to as early as the 3rd century BCE based on the Puranas, but uncorroborated by archaeological evidence. The Satavahana kingdom mainly comprised the present-day Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra. At different times, their rule extended to parts of modern Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka. The dynasty had different capital cities at different times, including Pratishthana (Paithan) and Amaravati (Dharanikota). The Satavahanas (Sādavāhana or Sātavāhana, IAST: Sātavāhana), al
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