Head Quarters: Adilabad                                                                                            Area:16,128 sq.km  

The Adilabad district is surrounded by Maharastra State in the North, East and West , Karimnagar and Nizamabad districts in the South directions respectively. This district was earlier called as Ethlabad. It was  under the rule of ‘Gondu’ Kings. Historians opined that Manikgadh Fort had  built by Gondu Kings. And there are historical evidences of ‘Velama’ Kings, such as engraved stone plates in the caves and mandirs. As such it may be inferred that this area was ruled by ‘Velama’ Kings after the reign of Gondu Kings. The name Adilabad was formed because of a renowned Sultan of Bijapur ‘Ali Adilsholi’.

It was under the rule of the kakatiya,Velama, Qutubshahi and Asaf Jahin Kings. This district was formed in the year 1905.

Click on the given below different dynasties to have detailed information about the history.

Kakatiyas

Qutub Shahis

Asaf Jahis

Rivers in the District: Godavari, Penganga, Pranahita and Kadem,

Tourist Attraction: Basar Saraswathi Temple, Pranahita, Kadam Dam, kawal and Sivaram Wildlife Sanctuary, Pochera and Kuntala waterfalls, Utnoor and Keshlapur Temples.

Handicrafts: Nirmal Paintings and Toys and Bell Metal Craft

How to reach : It is 322 Km from Hyderabad and connected by National Highway NH7. Other places of the State are also well connected with Adilabad by road.  

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