Telangana’s architecture cover the monuments that were built in the second half of 10th Century to 12th Century. The architecture was built when the Chalukya’s and Kakatiyas ruled over the region of Telangana.. In that time, some of the architectural monuments like thousand pillar temple, Alampur Temples, Ramappa Temple and many other temples were built. The temples of Telangana and the forts like Warangal Fort and Bhongir Fort were built during the time of Nizams and Mughals. During the rule of Nizams, the Golconda fort was made where can see the artistic beauty of Mughal times.
Thousand Pillar Temple
Thousand Pillar Temple is one of the old temples of South India located in Telangana. This temple was built during the rule of Kakatiya which was the dynasty of Warangal. The carvings on the pillar of Thousand Pillar Temple show example of Kakatiya Art. It is believed that Thousand Pillar Temple was built by King Rudra Deva in 1163 AD.It was destroyed by the Tughlaq dynasty during their invasion of South India. There are one thousand pillars in the building and the temple, but no pillar obstructs a person in any point of the temple to see the god in the other temple.
Temples of Alampur
There are a total of nine temples in Alampur. All of them are dedicated to Lord Shiva. These temples were built around 7th century A.D. Even after several hundred years, these temples still stand firm reflecting the rich architectural heritage of the country. The temples are symbolic features of the Northern and Western Indian styles of architecture. The shikharas of all these temples have a curvilinear form .
Warangal Fort
This fort was built during the time of later half of Kakatiya rule. Warangal Fort was built during the time of Rudramadevi and Prataparudra. Warangal Fort had the gateways, square bastions and additional circular earthen walls prior to the death of Prataprudra in 1323.
Thousand Pillar Temple
Thousand Pillar Temple is one of the old temples of South India located in Telangana. This temple was built during the rule of Kakatiya which was the dynasty of Warangal. The carvings on the pillar of Thousand Pillar Temple show example of Kakatiya Art. It is believed that Thousand Pillar Temple was built by King Rudra Deva in 1163 AD.It was destroyed by the Tughlaq dynasty during their invasion of South India. There are one thousand pillars in the building and the temple, but no pillar obstructs a person in any point of the temple to see the god in the other temple.
Temples of Alampur
There are a total of nine temples in Alampur. All of them are dedicated to Lord Shiva. These temples were built around 7th century A.D. Even after several hundred years, these temples still stand firm reflecting the rich architectural heritage of the country. The temples are symbolic features of the Northern and Western Indian styles of architecture. The shikharas of all these temples have a curvilinear form .
Warangal Fort
This fort was built during the time of later half of Kakatiya rule. Warangal Fort was built during the time of Rudramadevi and Prataparudra. Warangal Fort had the gateways, square bastions and additional circular earthen walls prior to the death of Prataprudra in 1323.