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Mission Kakatiya in Telangana State Emulates Kakatiya Irrigation Methods

Dr. K. Vijay Kumar

Volume: 13 Issue: 1 2023

Abstract:

The Kakatiya Dynasty, ruling from the 10th to the 14th century in the Telugu-speaking region of India, is renowned for its significant advancements in irrigation systems, which played a crucial role in agricultural development. The Kakatiya dynasty was known for its excellent irrigation systems, notably tank-based water management techniques. They built numerous tanks, reservoirs, and canals, including the well-known Ramappa, Pakala, and Lankavaram tanks, which resembled seas and greatly increased agricultural productivity. These systems, together with canals and wells, guaranteed a consistent water supply for agriculture and other requirements. Since Telangana is located in a geographically advantageous position, tanks have been the state's primary means of defense. The residents of the state are extremely reliant on the tanks, which are dispersed throughout all ten districts of the state. since of the topography and rainfall pattern in Telangana, tank irrigation is an appropriate method of irrigation since it allows for the storage and regulation of water flow for industrial and agricultural purposes. Since before the Satavahana era, the construction of tanks in Telangana has been a time-honored and time-consuming practice. The Kakatiya era was characterized by the construction of tanks that were carried out with the highest level of technological ability. The tanks that were constructed by the Kakatiyas, such as Ramappa, Pakhala, Laknavaram, Ghanapuram, and Bayyaram, were designed to seem like seas. These tanks were of tremendous assistance to the Kakatiya kingdom's agricultural sector, as well as its overall development and prosperity.

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