Page 3 - Introduction

Golconda: Golconda has a history full of
Machiavellian trappings and intrigue. The founder
of the QutubShahi dynasty Sultan Quli was
assassinated at the behest of his son. The last of
the QutubShahis, Abul Hassan, was betrayed by
his lieutenants, which resulted in the fall of the
impregnable fort into the hands of the moghuls
under Aurangzeb in 1687.

Srisailam: The Nallamala range of hills and forests
extend all the way into Kurnool district of Andhra
Pradesh. Amidst the thick forests lies one of the
most famous temples in south India, the
Bhramaramba-MallikarjunaSwamy Jyothirlinga
temple at Srisailam, is 235 Km from Hyderabad.

Saraswati Temple,Basar: The famous Gyana
Saraswati Temple at Basar is 30 Kms from
Nizamabad and falls in Adilabad District of
Telangana. Basar is well connected by Railway
from Nizamabad.

Pillalamarri: With its green foliage, Pillalamarri
looks almost like a hillock from a distance. This
Banyan tree is said to be hundreds of years old and
is spread over an area of about three acres. It
looks like a large green umbrella under which about
a thousand people can comfortably take shelter.
Pillalamarri is located about 9 Km from the town of
Mahabubnagar.

Alampur : This quaint temple town is just over 200
Kms from Hyderabad, but can be accessed from
Kurnool City (27 kms). It is well known for its
temples of the Chalukyan era. The most famous is
the Temple of Jogulamba.

Ranganayaka Swamy Temple: This famous
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temple is built around the 18 century AD during
Sri Krishnadevaraya period with Vijayanagara
Architecture. This temple is located at Srirangam
village, Pebbair mandal, Wanaparthi district. This
Temple is situated at a distance of 63 Kms from
Kurnool and 24 Kms from Wanaparthi.

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