1 st Century

The First Century CE (1–100 AD) is a period from which direct historical records of Kollapur (in present-day Nagarkurnool district, Telangana, India) are quite sp. However, we can place Kollapur in the broader historical and cultural context of South India during that time.

What likely happened in the Kollapur region during the 1st Century CE:

1. Satavahana Dynasty Rule

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  The Satavahanas were the dominant ruling dynasty in the Deccan region, which includes parts of present-day Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Karnataka.

  
  


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  They ruled roughly from 1st century BCE to 3rd century CE.

  
  


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  Kollapur would have been under or influenced by the Satavahana Empire during the 1st century.

  
  


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  The Satavahanas promoted trade, agriculture, and Buddhism. Their rule was known for:

  
  
  
  
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    Urban development

    
    
  
  
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    Construction of Buddhist stupas (like those at Amaravati and Nagarjunakonda)

    
    
  
  
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    Flourishing inland and maritime trade routes

    
    
  
  
  
  

2. Cultural and Religious Activities

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  Buddhism and early Hinduism were prevalent. The region may have had early Buddhist influences.

  
  


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  Temples and rock-cut architecture were beginning to evolve, though not as prominently in Kollapur itself yet.

  
  

3. No Known Urban Settlements in Kollapur at That Time

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  Kollapur, as a town with historical temples and palaces, gained prominence much later — particularly during the Medieval and Modern periods, including the Nizam era.

  
  


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  So, in the 1st century CE, the area was likely rural or tribal, with small settlements engaged in farming and local trade.

  
  

4. Archaeological Evidence (Limited)

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  While there is archaeological evidence from nearby regions showing megalithic and early historic settlements, Kollapur itself doesn't have widely known 1st-century archaeological sites (as of current research).

  
  


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  Nearby regions like Nagarjunakonda (in Andhra Pradesh) have yielded significant finds from this period.