15th century

In the 15th century, Kollapur (in present-day Nagarkurnool district, Telangana) was part of a politically fragmented yet culturally vibrant era in the Deccan region. This period saw the decline of the Bahmani Sultanate, the rise of the Vijayanagara Empire, and increasing regional power of Telugu chieftains.

⚔️ Political Developments in 15th-Century Kollapur Region:

1. Bahmani Sultanate (1347–1527 CE)

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  Kollapur was under Bahmani influence for much of the 15th century.

  
  


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  The Bahmani capital was at Gulbarga (later Bidar), and they ruled over most of the Deccan including Telangana.

  
  


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  They governed through local governors (Tarafdars) and feudatory Hindu chiefs (Nayaks).

  
  

2. Rise of the Vijayanagara Empire (1336–1646 CE)

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  From the south, the Vijayanagara Empire began expanding northward into Telangana, especially during the reign of:

  
  
  
  
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    Deva Raya I and Krishnadevaraya (early 16th century but influence began earlier).

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Vijayanagara kings often fought with the Bahmanis, and Telangana became a contested frontier.

  
  

3. Local Feudatories & Nayakas

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  Regions like Kollapur were likely controlled by local Telugu Nayakas, who pledged allegiance to either Bahmani or Vijayanagara kings, depending on who held more power.

  
  


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  These local rulers managed temples, irrigation systems, and collected taxes.

  
  

? Cultural and Religious Life:

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  Shaivism and Vaishnavism continued to flourish in rural Kollapur.

  
  


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  Temple building and maintenance of tanks (cheruvus) were actively supported by local chieftains.

  
  


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  Telugu language grew stronger, both in inscriptions and literature.

  
  


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  Artistic styles began to reflect a blend of Islamic and Vijayanagara influences.

  
  

? Economy and Daily Life:

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  Agriculture thrived along the Krishna River: rice, cotton, pulses.

  
  


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  Trade routes ped through the Deccan, and Kollapur may have served as a small agrarian and temple-centered hub.

  
  


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  Irrigation tanks (kuntas and cheruvus) were likely built or expanded by local rulers.