During the 18th century Kurnool formed the jagir of a semi-independent PathanNawab, whose descendant was dispossessed by the British government for treason in 1838.
KURNOOL, or Karnul, a town and district of British India, in the Madras presidency.
During the 18th century Kurnool formed the jagir of a semi-independent PathanNawab, whose descendant was dispossessed by the British government for treason in 1838.
Kurnool suffered very severely from the famine of 1876-1877, and to a slight extent in 1896-1897.
Kurnool lies in the west-central part of Andhra PradeshState, southern banks of the Tungabhadra and Handri rivers.
Srisailam is situated in the thick and inaccessible forests of the Nallamalai hills, in the northeastern portion of the Nandikotkur Taluk of KurnoolDistrict.
Kurnool, situated on the southern banks of the Tungabhadra and Handri rivers, has been the capital of Andhra Pradesh for three years from 1953 until 1956.
The most well known even of the city is the car festival of Sri Ajaneyaswami, which is celebrated for eight days from Margasira Suddha Triodasi, which usually falls during November-December, is one of the most important festivals and is also well-attended.
Kurnool is on the NH7 and it's 220km from Hyd and 350km from Bangalore.
Built in the 14 th century, the temple walls are carved with depictions of elephants, hunting scenes and Lord Shiva in different manifestations.
What to see: It is well-known for the temple of Uma Maheshwar, built in the 15 th century, which has a magnificent Gopura at the entrance and a pond surrounded by animated friezes of court and mythological scenes carved on stone.
Located in the heart of Kurnool and believed to be built by the Rajas of Vijayanagaram, Konda Reddy Buruju was a part of Kurnool fort and was used as a prison.
