Sardar Sarvayi Papanna Goud
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Sardar Sarvayi Papanna Goud
was born in Goud
Community at Khilashapur Village near Jangaon
in Warangal
District. He fought against the Muslim
rule in Telangana
. He constituted some mansions and protected the interests of poor. He lived during the period of Aurangazeb. Shivaji conquered Maharastra from Muslim
rule and at the same time Papanna occupied the Telangana
area from Mughal
rule between 1687 to 1724. He also built a fort in Khilashapur which was considered his capital city.
His name is also spelled Sardar Sarvai Papanna, Sardar Sarvay Papanna or Papadu.
tapping as his profession. Having seen the oppressions and atrocities committed by Mughals, during that time raised a small army out of warrior castes through guerrilla attacks on them.
He was a strong devotee of Lord Shiva and Goddess Yellamma. His victory inscriptions, and sculptures are also available in Buddhist-dominated regions such as Dhoolmitta to show that he respected and loved Buddhism too.
Papanna during his reign of 30 years ruled Buvanagiri of Nalgonda
,Thatikonda of Warangal
,Kolanupaka,Cheriyala, Karimnagar
, Huzurabad
,and Husnabad regions.
Papanna constructed his first fort in Sarvayeepeta in 1675. According to the historian Pervaram Jeganatham,with the aim of expanding his rule and conquering Golconda
, Papanna constructed forts in Thatikonda, Vemulkonda during 1678. And between 1700–1705, he constructed another fort at Shahpuram.
Existing Check Dam constructed during the rule of Papanna in Thatikonda shows that he is a king of development oriented.Existing Goddess Yellamma temple in Husnabad of Karimnagar
constructed during the rule of Papanna show that Papanna was religious. This temple during times was added with new idols.But the original Goddess Yellama idol constructed of soil is still existing.
Papanna mostly raised the funds for war and army by guerilla attacks on Subedar
, Zamindars, landlords.Upon reaching the popularity of Papanna news to Aurangazeb,he advised Rustum-dil Khan to suppress Papanna. Rustum-dil Khan then sent Qasim Khan to fight Papanna and conquer Shahpura fort.Having Qasim Khan defeated and slayed by Papannam, Rustum-dil Khan himself entered the war and this went on for almost three months.Rustum-dil Khan finally fled the war and Papanna lost his friend and close associate Sarvanna in this war.
After the death of Aurangazeb in 1707 A.D, the then deccan Subedar
Kambaksh Khan started losing the control of deccan. Papanna having seen the weak rule, attacked and conquered Warangal
fort on April 1s in 1708A.D.
Papanna then conquered Golconda
fort during the beginning of 1708 A.D.
Goud
The Goud are caste found mostly in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Orissa and Maharastra. Gouds were involved in soma development in ancient days.-Origin:...
was born in Goud
Goud
The Goud are caste found mostly in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Orissa and Maharastra. Gouds were involved in soma development in ancient days.-Origin:...
Community at Khilashapur Village near Jangaon
Jangaon
Jangaon is a town, revenue divisional headquarters and a Municipality in Warangal district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is about 85 kilometres from Hyderabad.-Geography:Jangaon is located at...
in Warangal
Warangal
Warangal is a city and a municipal corporation in Warangal district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Warangal is located northeast of the state capital of Hyderabad and is the administrative headquarters of Warangal District. This district is a combination of three cities: Warangal,...
District. He fought against the Muslim
Muslim
A Muslim, also spelled Moslem, is an adherent of Islam, a monotheistic, Abrahamic religion based on the Quran, which Muslims consider the verbatim word of God as revealed to prophet Muhammad. "Muslim" is the Arabic term for "submitter" .Muslims believe that God is one and incomparable...
rule in Telangana
Telangana
Telangana is a region in the present state of Andhra Pradesh, India and formerly was part of Hyderabad state which was ruled by Nizam. It is bordered with the states of Maharashtra on the north and north-west, Karnataka on the west, Chattisgarh on the north-east and Orissa to the east...
. He constituted some mansions and protected the interests of poor. He lived during the period of Aurangazeb. Shivaji conquered Maharastra from Muslim
Muslim
A Muslim, also spelled Moslem, is an adherent of Islam, a monotheistic, Abrahamic religion based on the Quran, which Muslims consider the verbatim word of God as revealed to prophet Muhammad. "Muslim" is the Arabic term for "submitter" .Muslims believe that God is one and incomparable...
rule and at the same time Papanna occupied the Telangana
Telangana
Telangana is a region in the present state of Andhra Pradesh, India and formerly was part of Hyderabad state which was ruled by Nizam. It is bordered with the states of Maharashtra on the north and north-west, Karnataka on the west, Chattisgarh on the north-east and Orissa to the east...
area from Mughal
Mughal Empire
The Mughal Empire , or Mogul Empire in traditional English usage, was an imperial power from the Indian Subcontinent. The Mughal emperors were descendants of the Timurids...
rule between 1687 to 1724. He also built a fort in Khilashapur which was considered his capital city.
His name is also spelled Sardar Sarvai Papanna, Sardar Sarvay Papanna or Papadu.
Early life
Papanna Goud was born in 1650 lost his father during his early years assisted his mother Smt. Sarvamma as a cattle herder. And later on upon his mother's request and force he took up ToddyToddy
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tapping as his profession. Having seen the oppressions and atrocities committed by Mughals, during that time raised a small army out of warrior castes through guerrilla attacks on them.
He was a strong devotee of Lord Shiva and Goddess Yellamma. His victory inscriptions, and sculptures are also available in Buddhist-dominated regions such as Dhoolmitta to show that he respected and loved Buddhism too.
Available Historical Evidence
Papanna Goud's history came into limelight when the British historian J.A.Boyal recorded the folklore music during 1874. This combined with further studying of archaeological evidence of ruined or existing forts,inscriptions,and temples brought the history of Papanna Goud into limelight.Papanna during his reign of 30 years ruled Buvanagiri of Nalgonda
Nalgonda
Nalgonda is a town and a municipality in Nalgonda district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Its name is derived from two Telugu words Nalla and Konda . Nalgonda in the past is referred to as Nilagiri. During the period of Bahamani kingdom, it had been renamed as Nallagonda...
,Thatikonda of Warangal
Warangal
Warangal is a city and a municipal corporation in Warangal district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Warangal is located northeast of the state capital of Hyderabad and is the administrative headquarters of Warangal District. This district is a combination of three cities: Warangal,...
,Kolanupaka,Cheriyala, Karimnagar
Karimnagar
As of 2011 India census Estimation, Karimnagar city had a population of 2,99,660. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49% has an average literacy rate of 86.75%, higher than the national average of 74.04%: male literacy is 92.61%, and female literacy is 80.79%. In Karimnagar, 12% of...
, Huzurabad
Huzurabad
Huzurabad is located in southern state of India, Andhra Pradesh in Telangana Region in Karimnagar District.This is one of the main towns of Karimnagar. The city is located 40 km away from District main city Karimnagar and 30 km away from Hanamakonda. Huzurabad is mid sized town, Mandal...
,and Husnabad regions.
Papanna constructed his first fort in Sarvayeepeta in 1675. According to the historian Pervaram Jeganatham,with the aim of expanding his rule and conquering Golconda
Golconda
Golconda may be:Places:* Golkonda, ruined city and fortress in India* Golconda, Illinois, town in the United States* Golconda, Nevada, former town in the United StatesOther:* Golconda...
, Papanna constructed forts in Thatikonda, Vemulkonda during 1678. And between 1700–1705, he constructed another fort at Shahpuram.
Existing Check Dam constructed during the rule of Papanna in Thatikonda shows that he is a king of development oriented.Existing Goddess Yellamma temple in Husnabad of Karimnagar
Karimnagar
As of 2011 India census Estimation, Karimnagar city had a population of 2,99,660. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49% has an average literacy rate of 86.75%, higher than the national average of 74.04%: male literacy is 92.61%, and female literacy is 80.79%. In Karimnagar, 12% of...
constructed during the rule of Papanna show that Papanna was religious. This temple during times was added with new idols.But the original Goddess Yellama idol constructed of soil is still existing.
Papanna mostly raised the funds for war and army by guerilla attacks on Subedar
Subedar
Subedar is a historical rank in the Indian Army, ranking below British commissioned officers and above non-commissioned officers. The rank was otherwise equivalent to a British lieutenant and was introduced in the East India Company's presidency armies, to make it easier for British officers to...
, Zamindars, landlords.Upon reaching the popularity of Papanna news to Aurangazeb,he advised Rustum-dil Khan to suppress Papanna. Rustum-dil Khan then sent Qasim Khan to fight Papanna and conquer Shahpura fort.Having Qasim Khan defeated and slayed by Papannam, Rustum-dil Khan himself entered the war and this went on for almost three months.Rustum-dil Khan finally fled the war and Papanna lost his friend and close associate Sarvanna in this war.
After the death of Aurangazeb in 1707 A.D, the then deccan Subedar
Subedar
Subedar is a historical rank in the Indian Army, ranking below British commissioned officers and above non-commissioned officers. The rank was otherwise equivalent to a British lieutenant and was introduced in the East India Company's presidency armies, to make it easier for British officers to...
Kambaksh Khan started losing the control of deccan. Papanna having seen the weak rule, attacked and conquered Warangal
Warangal
Warangal is a city and a municipal corporation in Warangal district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Warangal is located northeast of the state capital of Hyderabad and is the administrative headquarters of Warangal District. This district is a combination of three cities: Warangal,...
fort on April 1s in 1708A.D.
Papanna then conquered Golconda
Golconda
Golconda may be:Places:* Golkonda, ruined city and fortress in India* Golconda, Illinois, town in the United States* Golconda, Nevada, former town in the United StatesOther:* Golconda...
fort during the beginning of 1708 A.D.
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