Mahbubnagar District - History

History

The area that includes Mahbubnagar district has held significance in various periods throughout history. The Telangana region was at the core of the Satavahana dynasty from 221 BC to 218 AD, and then the Andhra Pradesh state was a large part of the Chalukya dynasty from the 5th to the 11th century AD. The state was later part of the Kingdom of Golkonda (c. 1364 – 1512 AD), with its capital city Golkonda located near Hyderabad.

In 1518 Andhar Pradesh came under control of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, which reigned until 1687. The state was then a part of Hyderabad State, ruled by the Asaf Jahi dynasty, from 1724 to 1948. Mahabubnagar was most likely an historically Buddhist area, as many historic temples were destroyed by the Asaf Jahi rulers. There are no Buddhist temples remaining, however.

Mahabubnagar district became independent and joined the democratic state of India on 18 September 1948.

Palamoor Samasthans tell the recent history of some parts of this region, which are still familiar to the Palamoor people.

The district is currently a part of the Red Corridor.

It is said that famous Golconda diamonds including the famous "Kohinoor" diamond came from this district.