17th century

In the 17th century, Kollapur—now in Nagarkurnool district, Telangana—was part of the Deccan region and experienced significant shifts in political power, especially under the Qutb Shahi dynasty of Golkonda and later the Mughal Empire. While Kollapur itself was not a major political capital, its location near the Krishna River made it agriculturally important and strategically relevant.

⚔️ Political History of Kollapur in the 17th Century

1. Qutb Shahi Rule (1591–1687 CE)

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  Kollapur was under the Golkonda Sultanate, ruled by the Qutb Shahis.

  
  


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  Ruler during much of the 17th century:

  
  
  
  
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    Sultan Abdullah Qutb Shah (r. 1626–1672)

    
    
  
  
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    Abul Hasan Tana Shah (r. 1672–1687)

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  The Qutb Shahis governed through feudatory lords or Nayakas, who handled local administration, including areas like Kollapur.

  
  


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  They promoted Persian-Telugu syncretism, patronized Hindu temples, and maintained regional stability.

  
  

2. Fall of Golkonda & Mughal Conquest (1687 CE)

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  In 1687, the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb besieged and conquered Golkonda.

  
  


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  Kollapur, along with the rest of Telangana, came under Mughal rule.

  
  


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  It was absorbed into the Deccan Subahs (provinces) and governed by Mughal-appointed Nawabs or local jagirdars.

  
  

? Religion & Culture

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  Hindu traditions, especially Shaivism and Vaishnavism, continued.

  
  


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  Qutb Shahis supported temple building and tolerated Hindu practices.

  
  


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  Persian, Telugu, and Dakhni Urdu were spoken and used in administration and culture.

  
  


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  Local rulers or Nayakas in Kollapur may have commissioned temples and tanks, continuing older traditions.

  
  

? Economy & Infrastructure

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  Agriculture along the Krishna River was robust—rice, millet, cotton, and sugarcane were common.

  
  


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  Irrigation tanks (cheruvus) were maintained and expanded.

  
  


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  Kollapur likely functioned as a local trade and agrarian hub.

  
  


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  Temples and markets served as central points for both religion and economy.