45-538: Raichur (formerly Raichore ) is a city and headquarters of eponymous Raichur district in the Karnataka state of India. Raichur, located between Krishna and Tungabhadra rivers. The recorded history of the district is traced as far back as the third century B.C.E. Three minor rock edicts of Ashoka are found in the district, one at Maski in the Lingasugur taluk and the other two near Koppal, which proves that this area
90-417: A literacy rate of 60.46%. 25.42% of the population lives in urban areas. Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes make up 20.79% and 19.03% of the population respectively. Languages of Raichur district (2011) According to the 2011 census, 86.87% of the population spoke Kannada , 8.11% Telugu , 1.79% Lambadi and 1.75% Hindi as their first language. Raichuru District has seven taluks: The capital of
135-592: A Rashtrakuta king, has described Koppal in his Kannada work, Kavirajamarga , as the great Kopananagara. Raichur has a rich history, having been a part of various empires, such as the Bahmanis Sultanate , Vijayanagara , the Adil Shahi dynasty of Bijapur and nizam of hyderabad . The city is famous for its imposing Raichur Fort . Here, stone inscriptions have been found in Persian , Urdu , and Arabic which belonged to
180-582: A brief period. The Haihayas and Sindas also seem to have ruled some parts of this region for sometime. Later, after the fall of the Chalukyas, Raichur passed into the hands of the Kalachuris of Kalyani and later Sevna Yadava kings. Then came the Kakatiyas in the 13th century. From an inscription on the fort-wall of Raichur, referred to earlier, it is learn that the original fort was built by one Gona Ganna Reddy,
225-527: A distance of 20 km from Raichur. The Raichur Thermal Power Station at Shaktinagar and Yaramaras Thermal Power Station at Yaramaras, generate electricity for Karnataka . Raichur District is one of few places in India with gold resources. Hatti Gold Mines are situated in Raichur District, around 90 km away from Raichur city. All the five talukas mentioned above are well irrigated, with water from
270-565: A general of the Kakatiya queen Rudramma Devi of Warangal , in 1294 A.D., at the instance of the latter. Raichur was sacked by Malik Kafur , was commander of Sultanate of Delhi in 1312. Raichur district was passed to Vijayanagara Empire in 1323 after the demise of the Kakatiyas due to invasions of the Sultanate of Delhi . It was captured by the Bahmani Sultanate in 1363. It was passed to
315-413: A wall with bastions. The outer fortifications of Mudgal cover an area of half a square mile. The outer fort has a wide moat, which is filled with water. The width of the moat varies, being as much as 50 yards at several places. Behind the moat, there is a scarp with a row of bastions and after that, a narrow covered passage and adjoining it the counter scarp with very massive bastions. From the arrangement of
360-408: A wish in his testament that the city of Raichur be recaptured. This had been in the mind of Krishnadevaraya since his coronation in 1509. In the year 1520 Krishnadevaraya sent Saeed Maraikar, a Muslim in his service, to Goa with a large sum of money to buy horses. Maraikar instead went to Adil Khan with the money and offered his services. Krishnadevaraya made a demand that Maraikar be returned along with
405-610: Is dwindling with the younger generation who are migrating outside of Mudgal. Meat products such as chicken, fish, mutton and beef are also produced. The mutton of Mudgal is highly reverered due to its succulent taste owing to fresh feed available to livestock. Many local dishes are dairy or meat based. Jowar , bajra , Indian barley and makai are grown locally and are the staple diet but nowadays wheat and rice are also grown and consumed due to neighboring influences. Peanuts and sunflowers are also cultivated in large quantities to produce cooking oil, chutney and achaars . Jaggery
450-590: Is located on the Mahabubnagar-Munirabad railway line as well as the Solapur-Guntakal section . Raichur district Raichur District is an administrative district in the Indian state of Karnataka . It is located in the northeast part of the state and is bounded by Yadgir district in the north, Bijapur and Bagalkot district in the northwest, Koppal district in the west, Bellary district in
495-688: Is one of the most important places of historical interest. Mudgal or Mudugal has a history dating back to the Seuna Yadavas of Devagiri , several inscriptions of which have been discovered in and around the town. In 11th century Mudgal was an educational centre for the students of various parts of the country. In the beginning of the 14th century, it was an important outpost of the Kakatiya kingdom . Ala-ud-din Bahman Shah , after seizing Devagiri , captured Mudgal along with Raichur. Some recent controversy regarding
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#1732852287516540-442: Is produced in large quantities and exported due to sugarcane and sugarbeet cultivation. Chilli pepper cultivation is also on a large scale with local varieties of cayenne and paprika . They are used to flavor many local dishes - locals are accustomed to a high chili heat quotient. Many other Indian spices are also cultivated. According to the 2001 census of India, Mudgal had a population of 19,117. Males constitute 51% of
585-466: Is the nearest railway stations to Mudgal. Raichur is served by a major rail line and is well connected by trains to all major parts of India such as Bangalore , Mumbai , Delhi , Chennai , Hyderabad , Ahmedabad , Trivandrum , Kanyakumari , Pune , Bhopal and Agra . Recently a railway project was inaugurated to connect Wadi Junction railway station in Kalaburagi district to Gadag Junction; as
630-642: Is well connected by road and National Highway 167 Surat Chennai express Highway is passing through raichur.Panji to Hyderabad highway is also in progress.In future raichur might been industrial hub Raichur Junction is important railway junction for Mumbai–Chennai line . Raichur has good railway connectivity with major cities such as Bengaluru Mumbai , Chennai , New Delhi , Tatanagar , Ahmedabad , Surat , Hyderabad , Mysore , Jaipur , Varanasi , Vijayawada , Tirupati , Dwarka , Tirchy , Madurai , Thiruvananthapuram , Coimbatore , Jamu Tawi , Ludhiana , Ambala , Jalandhar , etc. The Raichur railway station
675-499: The 2011 census Raichur district has a population of 1,928,812, roughly equal to the nation of Lesotho or the US state of West Virginia . This gives it a ranking of 246th in India (out of a total of 640 ). The district has a population density of 228 inhabitants per square kilometre (590/sq mi) . Its population growth rate over the decade 2001-2011 was 15.27%. Raichur has a sex ratio of 992 females for every 1000 males, and
720-638: The Bijapur Sultanate in 1489 after the fragmentation of the Bahmanids. Vijayanagara recaptured it after the Battle of Raichur in 1520, but Bijapur recaptured it in 1565 after Vijayanagara's defeat at hands of Deccan Sultanates during the Battle of Talikota . Aurangzeb , emperor of Mughal Empire , captured the district in 1686. Finally, Raichur became part of the Nizam of Hyderabad between 1724 and 1948 except when it
765-595: The Kadamba dominions. The next dynasty of importance, which ruled over this region, was that of the Chalukyas of Badami . According to an inscription from Aihole , Pulakeshin II having defeated the Pallavas , occupied this area and made it a province in his empire under the governance of his son Adityavarma . Later the whole of the present Raichur district was included in the dominions of
810-491: The Kadamba dominions. The next dynasty of importance, which ruled over this region, was that of the Chalukyas of Badami . According to an inscription from Aihole, Pulakeshin II having defeated the Pallavas , occupied this area and made it a province in his empire under the governance of his son Adityavarma. Later the whole of the present Raichur district was included in the dominions of the Rashtrakutas , who rose to power in
855-556: The Mauryan period up to the end of the Muslim period. The inscriptions are in a variety of languages such as Sanskrit , Prakrit , Kannada , Telugu , Arabic, and Persian and belonging to almost all the dynasties that ruled over the Deccan. The most important places from this point of view are Maski , Koppal , Kuknur , Hatti Gold Mines , Mudgal , Lingsugur and Raichur. The District of Raichur
900-461: The Middle East and bring back Arabian culture. Milk and dairy products are produced, consumed and transported in large quantities due to the common practice of rearing sheep, cattle and buffaloes. Elderly Mudgal people show pride in making dairy products at home as it used to be a symbol of prestige for the host family to show their dairy product manufacturing skills to guests. although this practice
945-459: The Rashtrakutas , who rose to power in the eighth century, as could be gathered from the inscriptions of that period found in this district. According to an inscription from Manvi taluk, Jagattunga, a subordinate ruler under the Rashtrakuta king Krishna-II , was ruling the province of Adedore Eradusavirapranta, i.e., the area constituting the present Raichur district. Amoghavarsha Nrupathunga I ,
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#1732852287516990-535: The Seuna Yadavas of Devagiri . It is known for its historical heritage and communal harmony. The main attractions here are the remnants of the Mudgal fort and an ancient Roman Catholic church built by the Jesuits before 1557. There are ancient temples of Aswathhanarayana, Venkatesha, Narasimha and Didderayah. Mudgal's existence dates back to Neolithic era. Rishi Mudgal is also known as Lord Ganesha 's teacher. Mudgal
1035-454: The Bahmani kingdom including the forts of Raichur and Mudgal. During 16th century Mudgal was ruled by Vijayanagar Empire . Many battles were fought between Vijayanagar suratrana and Bahmani sultans . The most important place of interest at Mudgal is the fort. In the construction of the fort at Mudgal, advantage was taken of a hillock on the top of which were built houses of the royalty and
1080-612: The Bala Hisar is the gunpowder magazine, where, at one end, two compartments have been built for the storage of gunpowder. Food preferences of the local people are similar to the North Karnataka region, but with influences from Hyderabadi , Marathi , South Karnataka and Konkani cuisines due to the vicinity of those cities to Mudgal. Arabian cuisine is important due to ancestry of the Sayyid tribes as well as diaspora who are settled in
1125-729: The Lingasugur taluk and the other two near Koppal, prove that this area was included in the dominions of the great Mauryan king Ashoka (273 - 236 B.C.). At that time, this region was under the governance of the Viceroy or Mahamatra of Ashoka. Early in the Christian era, the district appears to have been a part of the kingdom of the Satavahanas . The Vakatakas , who reigned during the 3rd and 4th centuries A.D., seem to have held sway over Raichur for sometime, after which it appears to have been included in
1170-763: The Tungabhadra Dam on the Tungabhadra River, and the Narayanpura Dam on the Krishna River. Raichur is known for its paddy fields and its rice , which is exported to different countries. It also has a good trading market in cotton industry. Raichur is one of the highest paddy growing districts in the State. It has also earned the tag of Rice Bowl of Karnataka In 2006 the Ministry of Panchayati Raj named Raichur one of
1215-459: The apex, as in the case of the previous one, is filled up with masonry. This gateway is more massive in construction than the other two, the guard's room attached to its passage also being more commodious. There is a mosque near this gateway, which consists of a double-pillared hall, the pillars being of Hindu design. On the opposite side of the road are the remains of the Naubat Khana. On the way to
1260-583: The bastion of the fort, referring to its construction in 1294. Among the ruins of the immense fort are many irrigation tanks and old temples. The fort was built by Kakatiya king Rudra in 1284 CE which passed on to the Vijayanagar kingdom after the decline of the Kakatiyas. Thereafter the fort was under dispute for nearly two centuries. It was captured by the Bahmanis in 1323 CE. Saluva Narasimha Deva Raya expressed
1305-667: The country's 250 most backward districts (out of a total of 640 districts ). It is one of the five districts in Karnataka currently receiving funds from the Backward Regions Grant Fund Programme (BRGF) and that is going to local politicians home. Mudgal Mudgal is a Municipal town in Lingsugur taluk, Raichur district in the Indian state of Karnataka . Mudgal is about 10 miles south-west of Lingsugur. Mudgal has several inscriptions belonging to
1350-409: The defence of the fort. Near this barbican is a guard's room with three arched openings towards the north. The barbican has a narrow court with entrances towards the west and north-east, the gates of which are built in the pillar-and-lintel style. In the covered passage of this gateway, there are guards’ rooms on both sides. The massive bastion above referred to has a gun with a Kannada inscription near
1395-585: The district is the city of Raichur , which is 409 km from the state capital, Bangalore . Among the historical attractions in the district is the Raichur Fort , built in 1294. Also notable is the nearby town of Anegundi , which has a number of monuments from the Vijayanagara empire, including the Ranganatha temple, Pampa Lake and Kamal Mahal , MahaLaxmi Temple is located in a nearby village, Kallur, at
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1440-426: The eighth century, as could be gathered from the inscriptions of that period found in this district. According to an inscription from Manvi taluk, one Jagattunga, a subordinate ruler under the Rashtrakuta king Krishna-II, was ruling the province of Adedore Eradusavirapranta, i.e., the area constituting the present Raichur district. Nripatunga, a Rashtrakuta king, has described Koppal in his Kannada work, Kavirajamarga, as
1485-461: The existing fort, it is apparent that the fort was rebuilt after the invention of guns. The courses of masonry at several places are of Hindu style, but the arch-shaped parapet is of Muslim design. The moat and the row of bastions together offer a pleasing view. In front of the Fateh Darwaza , which faces north, there is a very massive bastion, with a curtain on each side, thus making a barbican for
1530-633: The great Kopananagara. Numerous inscriptions of the Western Chalukyas , found in the various parts of the district, testify to the fact that this region was under their sway for a considerable length of time between the 10th and 12th centuries A.D. It is learnt from an inscription found at Naoli in Lingsugur taluk that during the reign of Chalukya Vikramaditya-V, the Adedore-pranta, i.e., the Raichur region,
1575-406: The money which was duly refused. During the period of peace, Krishnadevaraya made extensive preparations for a grand attack on Raichur doab. After the court decided that Raichur should be attacked the king invited all commanders (Nayakas) in his service to take part in the battle . Raichur is very rich from the epigraphical point of view. It has already yielded hundreds of inscriptions, ranging from
1620-616: The months between May and August. Overall, the region is warm and humid during most part of the year. Raichur District comprises 7 administrative sub-divisions, called "Taluks": As of the 2001 India census , Hinduism is majority religion in Raichur with 57.61% followers. Islam is second most popular religion in Raichur with approximately 39.87% following it. In Raichur, Christianity is followed by 1.18%, Jainism by 0.94%, Sikhism by 0.08% and Buddhism by 0.08%. Around 0.00% stated 'Other Religion', approximately 0.29% stated 'No Particular Religion'. Languages of Raichur City (2011) Census Raichur
1665-424: The muzzle. The gun has long iron pieces in its interior, which have been bound outwardly by hoops . There is another gateway on the western side, behind the narrow passage of which there is a second gateway with an arch. The walls at this point are cyclopean in construction. There are guards’ rooms on either side of the passage of this gateway also. There is a third gateway to the left of the second, also arched, but
1710-676: The original name of Mudgal had arisen by many Historians claiming that it was actually called "Al-Madaggal" during the Bahmani Sultanate era meaning "Place which has been agriculturally cultivated" in Arabic since the Bahmani Turks were predominantly Turko-Arab. After the establishment of the Bahmani Dynasty , the Bijapur kings took possession of the western and southern parts of the territory of
1755-549: The population and females 49%. Mudgal has an average literacy rate of 52%, lower than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 62%, and female literacy is 41%. Mudgal is well connected by road to Bangalore , Hubli , Hyderabad , Pune , Panaji , Bagalkot and other major cities. The nearest major airport is in Hyderabad . Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) runs a bus service to other cities and villages. There are also various private bus services. Raichur
1800-596: The south, Jogulamba Gadwal district of Telangana and Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh in the east. The district is bounded by the Krishna River on the north and the Tungabhadra River on the south. The wedge of land between the rivers is known as the Raichuru Doab , after the city of Raichur. Bijapur and Yadgir districts lie to the north across the Krishna River. Bagalkot and Koppal districts lie to
1845-543: The west. Across the Tungabhadra lies Bellary District of Karnataka to the southwest and Mahabubnagar of Telangana to the southeast. Kurnool District of Andhra Pradesh state lies to the east, and includes the lower portion of the Raichur Doab. The recorded history of the district is traced to as far back as the third century B.C. The fact that three minor rock edicts of Ashoka are found in this district one at Maski in
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1890-462: Was a part of the Hyderabad State until the re-organisation of State on 1 November 1956. Raichur is located at 16°12′N 77°22′E / 16.2°N 77.37°E / 16.2; 77.37 on Deccan plateau . It has an average elevation of 407 metres (1335 ft) The summers get really hot in this region with temperatures going beyond 40 °C. It receives rainfall during
1935-549: Was being ruled by his younger brother Jagadekamalla-I. Another inscription from Maski describes the place as a capital and makes a reference to the reign of Jayasimha. There were, however, frequent wars between the Chola kings of the south and the Chalukyan kings of Kalyani (aka Western Chalukyas) for supremacy over the Raichur region and the territory had passed into the hands of the Cholas for
1980-404: Was part of the dominions of the Mauryan emperor Ashoka . At that time, this region was under the governance of a Viceroy or Mahamatra of Ashoka. Thereafter, the district appears to have been a part of the kingdom of the Satavahanas . The Vakatakas , who reigned during the 3rd and 4th centuries CE, seems to have held sway over Raichur for some time, after which it appears to have been included in
2025-492: Was under British Empire rule between 1853 and 1860 as part of Madras Presidency . During Nizam rule it was part of Gulbarga Division . After Operation Polo , Hyderabad State was integrated into the Indian Union on 17 September 1948. Between 1948 and 1956, it was part of Hyderabad State . During the division of the state on a linguistic basis, it became part of Mysore State and later was renamed at Karnataka. According to
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