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The dynasties and rulers that shaped the Telangana region, from the Satavahanas to the Nizams — a high-yield quick reference for competitive exams.
| Dynasty | Period | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Satavahanas | c. 2nd century BCE–3rd century CE | One of the earliest empires of the Deccan |
| Kakatiya Dynasty | 12th–14th century | Capital at Orugallu (Warangal); rulers Ganapati Deva, Rani Rudrama Devi, Prataparudra |
| Qutb Shahi Dynasty | 1518–1687 | Ruled from Golconda; Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah founded Hyderabad (1591) & built Charminar |
| Asaf Jahi Dynasty (Nizams) | 1724–1948 | Ruled the princely Hyderabad State; founded by Nizam-ul-Mulk (Asaf Jah I) |
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1948 | Operation Polo (Police Action) — Hyderabad State integrated into the Indian Union |
| 1956 | Telangana region merged with Andhra to form Andhra Pradesh |
| 2014 | Telangana becomes a separate state |
Note: Warangal's Thousand Pillar Temple and the Ramappa Temple (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) are notable examples of Kakatiya architecture.