History
Hanumakoda was the capital of Kakatiya kings till 12th century,before the foundation of Warangal.The ruins of the fort can be seen even today located on the south end of Hanaumakonda town along a big hill.Hanamkonda contains some very interesting buildings of which the 'thousand pillar temple' is specially noteworthy.It was built in 1162 in the Chalukyan style by the last Hindu dynasty,and consists of three spacious detached halls with portico supported by 300 pillars .Opposite to the portico is a star shaped madapa supported on 200 pillars,ther of which bear old Telugu and Sanskrit inscriptions.Near the temple is a fine well 'koneru'.
Until Merger of Hyderabad State in Indian Union, Hanumakonda was the headquarters of the Warangal "Suba". "Subedari" is the area of Hanumakonda which houses the Collectorate and almost all the District level Government Offices of the Warangal District. The Collector's Residence (old Subedar bunglow) has the largest area (about 15 acres) than any other Collector's residence in Andhra Pradesh. Today's Hanumakonda has grown along northern and western directions and several residential colonies developed.
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