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'''Gandhari''' is a hill fort located near [[Bokkalagutta]], in Mandamarri Mandal in [[Mancherial district]] in the south Indian state of [[Telangana]].<ref name="Ramalakshman">{{Cite book|editor=Ramalakshman, A. |year=2002 |title=Andhra Pradesh Archaeology: A Review, 1987-2001 |location=Hyderabad |publisher=Department of Archaeology and Museums, Government of Andhra Pradesh |page=10 |oclc=71843154}}</ref> It is located on the sand rock hills. It is 270 kilometres (157 mi) north east of the state capital, [[Hyderabad]]. The fort was built within a thickly forested area which has a wealth of plant species which includes many medicinal herbs. The fort has not been fully excavated and is still partially covered by forest.<ref>{{Cite news|author=Vellampalli, Jaya |date=25 August 2015 |title=Reflecting tribal heritage |newspaper=Metro India |url=http://metroindia.com/lifestyle/article/25/08/2015/reflecting-tribal-heritage/12614 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150826094113/http://metroindia.com/lifestyle/article/25/08/2015/reflecting-tribal-heritage/12614 |archivedate=26 August 2015 |url-status=live}}</ref> Mahankali Jatara (quarry jatara) is conducted every year which attracts more than 10,000 people. Gandhari maisamma jatra is done in the temple on the fort of Gandhari for every 2 years and tribal people from Vindhya region i.e maharastra, Chattisghad on the other bankside joins it. The [[Mancherial]] – [[Bellampalli]] highway passes close to the fort,<ref name="Ramalakshman" /> which is 3 kilometres away from the Bokkalaguttta village. | '''Gandhari''' is a hill fort located near [[Bokkalagutta]], in Mandamarri Mandal in [[Mancherial district]] in the south Indian state of [[Telangana]].<ref name="Ramalakshman">{{Cite book|editor=Ramalakshman, A. |year=2002 |title=Andhra Pradesh Archaeology: A Review, 1987-2001 |location=Hyderabad |publisher=Department of Archaeology and Museums, Government of Andhra Pradesh |page=10 |oclc=71843154}}</ref> It is located on the sand rock hills. It is 270 kilometres (157 mi) north east of the state capital, [[Hyderabad]]. The fort was built within a thickly forested area which has a wealth of plant species which includes many medicinal herbs. The fort has not been fully excavated and is still partially covered by forest.<ref>{{Cite news|author=Vellampalli, Jaya |date=25 August 2015 |title=Reflecting tribal heritage |newspaper=Metro India |url=http://metroindia.com/lifestyle/article/25/08/2015/reflecting-tribal-heritage/12614 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150826094113/http://metroindia.com/lifestyle/article/25/08/2015/reflecting-tribal-heritage/12614 |archivedate=26 August 2015 |url-status=live}}</ref> Mahankali Jatara (quarry jatara) is conducted every year which attracts more than 10,000 people. Gandhari maisamma jatra is done in the temple on the fort of Gandhari for every 2 years and tribal people from Vindhya region i.e maharastra, Chattisghad on the other bankside joins it. The [[Mancherial]] – [[Bellampalli]] highway passes close to the fort,<ref name="Ramalakshman" /> which is 3 kilometres away from the Bokkalaguttta village. | ||
Gandhari Maisamma temple is located at the fort.<ref name="Hans">{{Cite news |date=5 October 2014 |title=1,000-year-old historic fort lies in neglect |newspaper=The Hans India |publisher=Hyderabad Media House Limited |url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/2014-10-05/1000-year-old-historic-fort-lies-in-neglect-110253 |archiveurl=https:// | Gandhari Maisamma temple is located at the fort.<ref name="Hans">{{Cite news |date=5 October 2014 |title=1,000-year-old historic fort lies in neglect |newspaper=The Hans India |publisher=Hyderabad Media House Limited |url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/2014-10-05/1000-year-old-historic-fort-lies-in-neglect-110253 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150827031304/http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/2014-10-05/1000-year-old-historic-fort-lies-in-neglect-110253 |archivedate=27 August 2015 |url-status=live |df=dmy }}</ref> | ||
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* [http://www.adivasialambana.com/ghandhari-kota.html Ghandhari Kota]; www.adivasialambana.com | * [http://www.adivasialambana.com/ghandhari-kota.html Ghandhari Kota] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171007231856/http://www.adivasialambana.com/ghandhari-kota.html |date=7 October 2017 }}; www.adivasialambana.com | ||
* {{Cite web |title=గోండు రాజుల గాంధారి ఖిల్లా (Photos of Gandhari Kota) |url=http://www.chennur.in/2012/09/blog-post.html |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150827032930/http://www.chennur.in/2012/09/blog-post.html |archivedate=27 August 2015 |url-status=dead |access-date=27 August 2015 }} | * {{Cite web |title=గోండు రాజుల గాంధారి ఖిల్లా (Photos of Gandhari Kota) |url=http://www.chennur.in/2012/09/blog-post.html |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150827032930/http://www.chennur.in/2012/09/blog-post.html |archivedate=27 August 2015 |url-status=dead |access-date=27 August 2015 }} | ||
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Gandhari is a hill fort located near Bokkalagutta, in Mandamarri Mandal in Mancherial district in the south Indian state of Telangana.[1] It is located on the sand rock hills. It is 270 kilometres (157 mi) north east of the state capital, Hyderabad. The fort was built within a thickly forested area which has a wealth of plant species which includes many medicinal herbs. The fort has not been fully excavated and is still partially covered by forest.[2] Mahankali Jatara (quarry jatara) is conducted every year which attracts more than 10,000 people. Gandhari maisamma jatra is done in the temple on the fort of Gandhari for every 2 years and tribal people from Vindhya region i.e maharastra, Chattisghad on the other bankside joins it. The Mancherial – Bellampalli highway passes close to the fort,[1] which is 3 kilometres away from the Bokkalaguttta village.
Gandhari Maisamma temple is located at the fort.[3]
History[edit | edit source]
The fort was built in the 12th century by the Gondu tribals with the help of the Kakatiya Kings of Warangal.[citation needed] Archaeological work suggests that construction of the fort was begun early as the Rastrakuta era (prior to 1200 A.D.) and continued until 16th century.[4]
Herbal plants[edit | edit source]
The forest in the area of the Gandhari fort is an important source for medicinal plants. Large numbers of local medicinal people collect the plants and offer them for sale in nearby towns. Students also visit the area to identify these plants and make herbarium specimens. In view of this importance for medicinal plants, it has been suggested that the forest of the fort area be declared a Medicinal Plants Conservation Center.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Ramalakshman, A., ed. (2002). Andhra Pradesh Archaeology: A Review, 1987-2001. Hyderabad: Department of Archaeology and Museums, Government of Andhra Pradesh. p. 10. OCLC 71843154.
- ↑ Vellampalli, Jaya (25 August 2015). "Reflecting tribal heritage". Metro India. Archived from the original on 26 August 2015.
- ↑ "1,000-year-old historic fort lies in neglect". The Hans India. Hyderabad Media House Limited. 5 October 2014. Archived from the original on 27 August 2015.
- ↑ "Gandharikota". Monuments of Adilabad. Department of Archaeology and Museums, Telangana. Archived from the original on 27 August 2015.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Ghandhari Kota Archived 7 October 2017 at the Wayback Machine; www.adivasialambana.com
- "గోండు రాజుల గాంధారి ఖిల్లా (Photos of Gandhari Kota)". Archived from the original on 27 August 2015. Retrieved 27 August 2015.