Key facts
The static facts most often asked about the state — useful for Group I–IV and other competitive exams, and for everyday general knowledge.
State symbols
The official state symbols of Telangana — a common exam and quiz topic.
Geography
The land — where Telangana sits, its rivers, and what lies beneath.
Telangana lies on the Deccan Plateau in southern India — a landlocked state bordered by Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. The land slopes towards its two great rivers, the Godavari and the Krishna, which together drain almost the whole state.
History & dynasties
The powers that shaped the region, in order — a favourite exam topic.
The statehood movement
How Telangana became a separate state — one of the most-asked topics in state exams.
Telangana's demand for a separate state ran for decades. After the Telugu-speaking regions were merged into Andhra Pradesh in 1956, many in Telangana felt safeguards agreed for the region were not honoured — over jobs, water and development. That grievance drove a long movement that finally achieved statehood in 2014.
The educationist Prof. K. Jayashankar is widely remembered as the intellectual voice of the movement.
People of Telangana
Historical figures from Telangana who often appear in general knowledge and exams.
Komaram Bheem
A Gond leader who rallied the adivasis of Adilabad against the Nizam's rule under the cry Jal, Jangal, Jameen — water, forest and land.
Chakali Ailamma
A woman leader of the Telangana peasant armed struggle, remembered for defying a powerful landlord to keep her land.
Suravaram Pratapa Reddy
Writer, social reformer and freedom fighter — honoured as the Telangana Vaithalikudu, the torch-bearer of the region's awakening.
Kaloji Narayana Rao
Freedom fighter and poet known as the Praja Kavi; his birthday is marked across the state as Telangana Language Day.
Dasarathi Krishnamacharya
A celebrated Telugu poet whose verse challenged the Nizam's rule, known simply as Dasarathi.
Prof. K. Jayashankar
An educationist regarded as the intellectual architect of the separate-Telangana movement.
C. Narayana Reddy
Telugu poet and lyricist known as Cinare, awarded the Jnanpith — India's highest literary honour.
P. V. Narasimha Rao
Born in present-day Telangana, he served as Prime Minister of India from 1991 to 1996.
Arts & folk culture
Living folk traditions that often appear in exams and quizzes.
Perini Shivatandavam
A vigorous Kakatiya-era "dance of warriors", once performed before Lord Shiva ahead of battle — revived on the modern stage.
Oggu Katha
A folk narrative form that sings the tales of deities like Mallanna and Beerappa with rhythm and drama.
Burrakatha
A lead narrator with a tambura and two companions weaves history and legend into a lively performance.
Gussadi
An Adilabad Gond dance of the Dandari festival — dancers wear headgear of peacock feathers and deer antlers.
Important days
State days worth remembering.
The great folk festivals — Bathukamma (autumn) and Bonalu (monsoon) — follow the lunar calendar, so their dates shift each year.
Firsts & superlatives
The "bits" that turn up again and again.
Test yourself
Tap a question to reveal the answer — a quick way to revise.
When was Telangana formed?
On 2 June 2014, as India's 29th state.
Who was Telangana's first Chief Minister?
K. Chandrashekar Rao (KCR).
Who was the first Governor of Telangana?
E. S. L. Narasimhan.
How many districts does Telangana have?
33.
What is the state bird?
The Palapitta (Indian Roller).
Which dynasty ruled from Warangal and built the Ramappa temple?
The Kakatiyas.
Who built the Charminar, and in which year?
The Qutb Shahis, in 1591.
What is the world's largest multi-stage lift-irrigation project?
Kaleshwaram, on the Godavari.
Which two rivers drain most of Telangana?
The Godavari and the Krishna.
Telangana Language Day (9 September) marks whose birthday?
The poet Kaloji Narayana Rao.
Which tribal leader raised the slogan "Jal, Jangal, Jameen"?
Komaram Bheem.
How many Lok Sabha seats does Telangana have?
17.
What is the highest peak in Telangana?
Doli Gutta (about 965 m).
Who founded the Telangana Rashtra Samithi in 2001?
K. Chandrashekar Rao.
Which city is called the "Bulk Drug Capital of India"?
Hyderabad.
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