Revisiting Medieval Telangana and Andhra Regions: A Historical Insight

Contents: Foreword. Preface. 1. Historical geography of some places. 2. Caste system. 3. Dependent communities. 4. Position of women. 5. Material culture. 6. Games and amusements. 7. The village deities and their worship. 8. Priestly communities in Andhra with special reference to the Bavanis : a historical perspective. 9. Festivals and fairs: some reflections. 10. Dargah: a symbol of popular culture. 11. Some aspects of social life in medieval Orugallu City as delineated in Kridabhiramam.  12. Contribution of religious institutions for urbanization. 13. Bhadrachalam: a religious town. 14. The cropping pattern. 15. Tanks in Golconda and Hyderabad areas. 16. Waterways and commerce. 17. Means of transport and communication. 18. Changing profile of the trading communities. 19. The dynamics of urbanization: an economic oriented perspective. 20. Inland and overseas trade.

The book is a compendium on the various aspects and facets of the Socio-Cultural and Economic Spheres of Medieval Telangana and Andhra regions. The present work contains 20 articles which are written by exploring the original sources of the period under review. It highlights the new areas, dimensions, dynamics and changes in the socio-cultural life of the people and economic organization of medieval Andhra Desa. The present study would give the realistic insights in viewing and understanding the heritage of medieval Andhra Desa in full. It will be of great importance to the history students, readers and researchers. (jacket)