Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: TH
Context: Archaeologists in Nalgonda, Telangana, uncovered a significant discovery – a 20-foot-tall lamp post along the River Krishna, shedding light on the region’s trade connections during the early medieval period.
- The pillar, bears a multi-lingual inscription dating back to June 1635, primarily in Telugu with traces of Tamil.
- Dedicated to Kasi Viswanatha, the pillar likely served as a lighthouse on the riverine trade route due to its imposing height.
- The inscription credits Madiraju Narasayya for engraving it and Polinedu, son of Vali Munulayya, for its erection.
- This finding suggests active trade links in the area, supported by the discovery of an eighth-century inscription from the Badami Chalukya era, affirming the village’s role in trade routes over millennia.
