Figure 1: District Map of Andhra Pradesh depicting Nizam Telangana,
Coastal Andhra, and Rayalaseema regions. Also shown are the four main
rivers of our state passing through different regions. ................................ 20
Figure 2: Four grand stone entrances to the Swayambhu Shiva temple are the
only intact structures of this once magnificent temple, which was at the heart
of the Warangal fort. ............................................................................. 32
Figure 3: Rudrama Devi Metlu provide access to the fort wall—Kanchu
Kota. There is a deep gorge on the other side of this wall, which was once filled
with water and had crocodiles preventing intruders from reaching the fort
walls.................................................................................................... 33
Figure 4: Exterior of the 1000 pillar stone temple. .................................. 35
Figure 5: Highlights of the Ramappa Temple are the carvings of the women,
giving a glimpse into the fashion trends of that time, including high-heeled
shoes, exotic earrings, jewelry, and different hairstyles. ........................... 36
Figure 6: The Prataparudra shila shaasanam near the Raichur bus stop is a
silent reminder of Telugu triumph. .......................................................... 40
Figure 7: Outer and inner walls of Warangal fort as seen from Google satellite
map. People live inside the fort walls, and the last traces of our history continue
to disappear as a result. ....................................................................... 42
Figure 8: Broken hands and smashed faces of the gods at the site of the
Swayambhu Shiva temple illustrate the vengeance with which the barbarians
carried out the empire’s destruction........................................................ 44
Figure 9: Intricate stone carvings that became victims of the soulless
invaders............................................................................................... 45
Figure 10: Invaders deliberately damaged the heads and breasts of women
carved on stone. .................................................................................... 45
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