History Of Telangana - Geographical Features - Sources And Pre historic Period

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Telangana lies between 15°46' N to 19°47' N latitudes and 77°16' E to 81°43' E longitudes on the Indian Peninsula. It is part of the Deccan Plateau and covers about 3.41% of India's total land area.

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Telangana is part of the Deccan Plateau because it has an average elevation ranging from 300 to 730 meters, with rocky terrain, uneven plains, hills, and forests. This plateau region was formed by anc…

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The two major rivers are Godavari and Krishna. The Godavari originates at Triambakeshwar in Maharashtra, while the Krishna originates at Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra. Both enter Telangana and flow eas…

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About 79% of the Godavari basin and 69% of the Krishna basin are located in Telangana. These rivers support large-scale irrigation projects like Nagarjuna Sagar and Sriram Sagar.

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There are around 5,000 large and 15,000 small lakes in Telangana, many built during the Kakatiya period. These lakes store rainwater and support agriculture, especially in a region with seasonal rainf…

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Telangana has a tropical climate with hot summers (above 40°C), moderate monsoon season, and mild winters (15–20°C). The climate supports agriculture but also leads to water scarcity in summer months.

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The main soils are red and black (regur) soils. Black cotton soil is highly fertile and ideal for growing cotton, maize, rice, millets, and pulses. Red soil is common in hilly and forested areas.

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Telangana is rich in coal, limestone, granite, and sandstone. The Singareni Collieries Company operates one of the largest coal mines in India, located in the Godavari valley.