India Mint Stamp
Lokith Philately
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Telangana
Permanent Pictorial cancellation of Telangana
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Permanent Pictorial Cancellation inaugural day covers
Date of issue: 01.08.1975
Date of issue: 01.08.1975
Pin code: 506002
Pin code: 506002
Status: Active
Status: Active
PO Name: Warangal
PO Name: Warangal
Description: Warangal, historically known as Orugallu and Eksila Nagaram, is located 148 km from Hyderabad. It was a major center of power for the Kakatiya dynasty from the 12th to the 14th centuries. The city is famous for its impressive architectural and historical sites, including the Thousand Pillar Temple, Warangal Fort, and the Kakatiya Kala Thoranam (arch), which exemplify the grandeur of Kakatiya craftsmanship. The Kakatiya rulers, particularly Ganapati Deva, his daughter Rudrama Devi, and later Pratapa Rudra II, played key roles in strengthening Warangal and enhancing its cultural heritage. The city served as the capital of ancient Andhra Pradesh during the 12th to 14th centuries. The Thousand Pillar Temple, one of the oldest temples in South India, is situated near the Hanamkonda-Warangal highway.
Description: Warangal, historically known as Orugallu and Eksila Nagaram, is located 148 km from Hyderabad. It was a major center of power for the Kakatiya dynasty from the 12th to the 14th centuries. The city is famous for its impressive architectural and historical sites, including the Thousand Pillar Temple, Warangal Fort, and the Kakatiya Kala Thoranam (arch), which exemplify the grandeur of Kakatiya craftsmanship. The Kakatiya rulers, particularly Ganapati Deva, his daughter Rudrama Devi, and later Pratapa Rudra II, played key roles in strengthening Warangal and enhancing its cultural heritage. The city served as the capital of ancient Andhra Pradesh during the 12th to 14th centuries. The Thousand Pillar Temple, one of the oldest temples in South India, is situated near the Hanamkonda-Warangal highway.
The Kakatiya Kala Thoranam, an intricately ornamented stone arch, marks the four identical gateways of Warangal Fort. The fort was originally part of a magnificent Swayambhu Shiva temple dedicated to Shiva, built by Ganapati Deva (1199-1262) during the 12th century. His daughter, Rudrama Devi, along with Pratapa Rudra II of the Kakatiya dynasty, added further fortifications to the structure, which was designed in three concentric circles. Originally, four gateways (char kaman) were part of the temple, but the city suffered massive destruction during the invasion of Ulugh Khan, later known as Muhammad bin Tughlaq, in 1323. This invasion led to the decline of the Kakatiya dynasty and the annexation of the region to the Delhi Sultanate. It was part of a wider policy of desecrating Hindu temples following military victories. The great temple, of which the gates were an integral part, is said to have been comparable in size and grandeur to the Rudra Mahalaya temple at Siddapur in Gujarat. Despite the destruction, Warangal remains a symbol of Telugu pride and a testament to the artistic and engineering skills of the Kakatiya dynasty.
The Kakatiya Kala Thoranam, an intricately ornamented stone arch, marks the four identical gateways of Warangal Fort. The fort was originally part of a magnificent Swayambhu Shiva temple dedicated to Shiva, built by Ganapati Deva (1199-1262) during the 12th century. His daughter, Rudrama Devi, along with Pratapa Rudra II of the Kakatiya dynasty, added further fortifications to the structure, which was designed in three concentric circles. Originally, four gateways (char kaman) were part of the temple, but the city suffered massive destruction during the invasion of Ulugh Khan, later known as Muhammad bin Tughlaq, in 1323. This invasion led to the decline of the Kakatiya dynasty and the annexation of the region to the Delhi Sultanate. It was part of a wider policy of desecrating Hindu temples following military victories. The great temple, of which the gates were an integral part, is said to have been comparable in size and grandeur to the Rudra Mahalaya temple at Siddapur in Gujarat. Despite the destruction, Warangal remains a symbol of Telugu pride and a testament to the artistic and engineering skills of the Kakatiya dynasty.