Medak

India / Andhra Pradesh / Medak /
 city, mandal headquarter
The town of Medak is located at an approximate distance of 100 Kilometer to the NW of Hyderabad. Population of the town is roughly 50,000. It is an old historic town dating back to the 13th Century of Prataprudra II era. Prataprudra II was a prominent ruler from Kakatiyan dynasty, and had an extensive kingdom from present-day coastal Andhra to the Telangana area. He had built a fort in present-day Warangal which served as his capital.

Prataprudra II, a reformer of his time, divided his expansive kingdom into 75 Nayakships (chiefdoms), and Medak was among one of them. He patronized art, literature and architecture, and it was during his epoch, that the Telugu translation of the epic Mahabharata was completed. During that time, “Telugu Land” experienced the first invasion from Delhi Sultanate. Prataprudra II defeated the first incursion from Alauddin Khilji, but during the second encounter with Malik Kafur, a top commander from Khilji’s army, he agreed to pay a large tribute. Upon Alauddin’s death, he withheld the tribute, thus inviting another invasion, this time from Ghiasuddin Thuglaq. He fought fearlessly, but due to lack of provisions, he surrendered and was ordered to be sent to Delhi. Instead of succumbing to the foreign forces, this courageous Telugu king committed suicide on the way.

If you ever visit Medak, there are a couple of interesting sight-seeing places to go to. First and the foremost, is Medak's cathedral, belonging to “The Church of South India Diocese”. The cathedral was built during the First World War, and took ten years to complete. This impressive legacy has an accommodation capacity of approximately 5,000 people. This astounding piece of marvelous structural beauty will mesmerize you with its' serene and peaceful ambiance. You will enjoy its green and lush lawns when you visit the church.

While in Medak, another interesting place you may want to visit, is its Kila (Fort). This Kila was built by Prataparudra II, the powerful Kakatiyan ruler who was mentioned earlier, around the 13th century (You will find lot of architectural similarities between Warangal and Medak forts). Later on, this fort served as residence of Subadars(provincial governors)and a commanding post for Qutub Shahi rulers. At the zenith of the fort, you can see a mosque. Saying goes that Bahadur Khan, a commander in Qutub Shahi’s army, built the mosque. Although in ruins, this Kila discreetly tells the stories of the magnificence of the past Indian rulers.

Hello folks - This is Ali Junaidi and I was born and brought up in the town of Medak .I currently reside in the Los Angeles, CA area, and I am working for one of the largest food companies in the world, as a manager of the SAP systems. Whenever, I come across with any news/articles about Medak, they bring back nostalgic memories in me. I cherish the moments I spent while growing up in Medak. I encourage my fellow "Medakis" to post any postings regarding Medak's history.
Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medak
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Coordinates:   18°3'1"N   78°15'59"E

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  • one of the biggest church in AP
  • One of the best places in the world!
  • Asia's 2nd Biggest Church
  • Medak's church is an astounding piece of marvelous structure. Its green and lush lawns are unparalleled to ambiance of many Indian historical sites. One would want to keep coming back to this place because of its serene and peaceful surroundings. BTW, I cherished all the moments I spent in church’s campus while I lived in Medak. Medak’s Killa (Fort) was built by Prataparudra, a powerful ruler of Kakatiyan dynasty, around 12th century. Later on this fort served as a commanding post for Qutub Shahi rulers. Saying goes that Bahadur Khan, a commander in Qutub Shahi’s army built the mosque. Although in ruins, it discreetly tells the stories of the magnificence of the past Indian rulers.
  • HAI GUYS, MEDAK SUCH A WONDRAFUL PLACE, MY HOME TOWN MEDAK,STILL MY PARENTS ARE THEIR,OUR TOWN HAVE BIG HISTORY,I AM ALWAYS PROUD OF MEDAK PERSON,NOW I AM WORKING IN DUBAI,WHEN I AM GOING ON LEAVE,I WILL GO ALWAYS TO MEDAK,I WILL ENJOY WITH MY OLD FRIENDS. MEDAK IS ONE OF THE FAME DISTRIC IN ANDHRA PRADESH,OUR DISTRIC HAS TOP IN PRODUCTION OF RICE (VAARI).IN MY DISTRIC ONE RIVER ALSO THEIR, WHICH CALLED MANJEERA, ONE FAMOUS TEMPLE-EDDUPAYALA, BIGGEST CHURCH IN ASIA, UMBRELLA SHAPE COLLEGE IN MEDAK, ONE OF BIG KILA, WHICH WAS RULLED BY NIZAM GOVERNMENT,IN 1984 - SMT.INDIRA GANDI WAS FIGHTED IN ELECTION AS A MP, SHE WAS WON BY BIGGEST MAJARITY. LIKE THIS MANY THINGS WAS HAPPEND IN MEDAK...
  • MEDAK IS ONE OF THE DIST IN AP. MEDAK IS UNIQUE IN ASIA . BECUSE MEDAK CHURCH IS BIGGESTCHURCH IN ASIA(WORLD).(IN AP.).AND GOT 2nd PLACE.MY DIST ALSO MEDAK. mdl.NARAYANKHED.(Vil)CHAPTA KHADEEM.I AM STUDING IN RGUKT. EDDUPAYALA ALSO ONE FAMOUS TEMPLE. AND ONE LUCK IS THIS YEAR MEDAK GOT 1ST PLACE EN EDUCATIONAL PERSENTEG.(IN AP) AND MANY COMPANIES HAVE IN MEDAK(PATANCHERU) OUR DIST HAS TOP IN PRODUCTION OF RICE.AND MENY RIVERS HAVE. "YOU WORK HORD GET GOOD JOB.(YOU SUCSESS OUR OMBINATION.) SEE AGAIN. THANK YOU.
  • Medak is one of the district in AP. It has a world's second biggest church.DURGA temple is about 16kms is on the bank of Manjeera river divides from here to seven directions and so called as EDUPAYALA DURGA BHAVANI.
  • MEDAK A WONDERFUL PLACE & IS ONE OF THE DISTRICT IN ANDHRA PRADESH.IT IS LOCATED ABOUT 90 kms FROM THE CAPITAL CITY HYDERABAD.IT IS ONE AMONGST THE TOURIST PLACE IN THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH. MEDAK CHURCH IS SECOND BIGGEST CHURCH IN ASIA, EDUPAYALA DURGA BHAVANI TEMPLE IS ON THE BANK OF MANJEERA RIVER IS ABOUT 16kms FROM THE TOWN, CHAMUNDESHWARI TEMPLE (10 feet idle of chamundeshwar Mata)IS ABOUT 20 kms FROM TOWN ON THE WAY TO JOGIPET TOWN.POCHARAM ON THE ROUTE TO BODHAN IS ABOUT 18 kms CONSISTS OF WILD LIFE & DAM.PANCHAMUKHI HANUMAN TEMPLE LOCATED IN THE MEDAK TOWN IS ALSO HISTORICAL PLACE.
  • MEDAK is place wonderful one.go and visit once.
  • The town of Medak is located at an approximate distance of 100 Kilometer to the NW of Hyderabad. Population of the town is roughly 50,000. It is an old historic town dating back to the 13th Century of Prataprudra II era. Prataprudra II was a prominent ruler from Kakatiyan dynasty, and had an extensive kingdom from present-day coastal Andhra to the Telangana area. He had built a fort in present-day Warangal which served as his capital. Prataprudra II, a reformer of his time, divided his expansive kingdom into 75 Nayakships (chiefdoms), and Medak was among one of them. He patronized art, literature and architecture, and it was during his epoch, that the Telugu translation of the epic Mahabharata was completed. During that time, “Telugu Land” experienced the first invasion from Delhi Sultanate. Prataprudra II defeated the first incursion from Alauddin Khilji, but during the second encounter with Malik Kafur, a top commander from Khilji’s army, he agreed to pay a large tribute. Upon Alauddin’s death, he withheld the tribute, thus inviting another invasion, this time from Ghiasuddin Thuglaq. He fought fearlessly, but due to lack of provisions, he surrendered and was ordered to be sent to Delhi. Instead of succumbing to the foreign forces, this courageous Telugu king committed suicide on the way. If you ever visit Medak, there are a couple of interesting sight-seeing places to go to. First and the foremost, is Medak's cathedral, belonging to “The Church of South India Diocese”. The cathedral was built during the First World War, and took ten years to complete. This impressive legacy has an accommodation capacity of approximately 5,000 people. This astounding piece of marvelous structural beauty will mesmerize you with its' serene and peaceful ambiance. You will enjoy its green and lush lawns when you visit the church. While in Medak, another interesting place you may want to visit, is its Kila (Fort). This Kila was built by Prataparudra II, the powerful Kakatiyan ruler who was mentioned earlier, around the 13th century (You will find lot of architectural similarities between Warangal and Medak forts). Later on, this fort served as residence of Subadars(provincial governors)and a commanding post for Qutub Shahi rulers. At the zenith of the fort, you can see a mosque. Saying goes that Bahadur Khan, a commander in Qutub Shahi’s army, built the mosque. Although in ruins, this Kila discreetly tells the stories of the magnificence of the past Indian rulers. Hello folks - This is Ali Junaidi and I was born and brought up in the town of Medak .I currently reside in the Los Angeles, CA area, and I am working for one of the largest food companies in the world, as a manager of the SAP systems. Whenever, I come across with any news/articles about Medak, they bring back nostalgic memories in me. I cherish the moments I spent while growing up in Medak. I encourage my fellow "Medakis" to post any postings regarding Medak's history.
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