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Laxmi Narayana Temple
Located in Jainath, Near Adilabad
Vaishnava Shrine, Built by Pallava Chiefs
Unique Hindu shrine with Jain architecture
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Bhongir Fort
Western Chalukya ruler Tribhuvanamalla Vikramaditya VI
Built an isolated monolithic rock in the 10th century
Later ruled and renovated by the Musunuri Nayaks
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Taramati’s Baradari
Historical Pavillion of Hyderabad
Built by Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah of Golkonda Dynasty
Dedicated to his Courtesan, Taramati
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Deval Mosque & Rashtrakuta Inscriptions
Heritage Legacy of Bodhan
Originally a Jain temple, built by the Rastrakutas
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Mohammad Bin Tughlaq
About Department
The Department of Archaeology was established in the year 1914 by H.E.H.Nawab Sir Mir Osman Ali Khan, the VIIth Nizam. It is now named as 'The Department of Heritage Telangana' The department is renowned and known for its activities related to archaeological research and protection of the cultural heritage of Telangana state. Maintenance of ancient monuments, archaeological sites and remains of historical importance is the major activity of the department.
Director's Desk
Shri Sandeep Kumar Sultania, IAS
Director, Department of Heritage Telangana
Secretary to Government,
Youth Advancement, Tourism, Culture & Sports Department
Preservation & Conservation
Excavations constitute a significant part of the activities of the Department of Heritage Telangana. This has been one of the primary means and to this day, it continues to be a highly effective......
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Excavations
Excavations constitute a significant part of the activities of the Department of Heritage Telangana. This has been one of the primary means and to this day, it continues to be a highly effective method for unearthing the treasures...
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Publications
The Department of Heritage Telangana has brought out several publications right from its inception, which includes annual reports over subject matters that range from archaeological research in terms of excavations...
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Museums
There are thirteen prominent museums in the state of Telangana. Alampur and Kolanupaka are two sites museums in the state. The district museums are in Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Pillalamarri and Panagal. Hyderabad city has four museums of great significance.
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Monuments
Telangana region is home to several monuments spread across the ten districts. These were built by the rulers of several prominent dynasties of this region. They represent the cultural zenith of Telangana state.
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