Lingasugur

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Author:Laxman Burdak, IFS (R)

Raichur district map

Lingasugur (लिंगसुगुर) is a town in Raichur district in the Indian state of Karnataka.

Origin

Variants

  • Lingasugura लिंगसुगुर , जिला रायपुर, मैसूर, (AS, p.819)
  • Lingusar

History

Lingusar: In this taluq there is an old 8th century fortress on a rock, situated between the two tributaries of Krishna at Jaldrug. From an inscription in the fort, it appears that the fort was built by one of the Yadava rajas of Devagiri (Daulatabad) about the close of the 12th century. There are numerous prehistoric sites in this taluq, while at Honhalli and Wendalli ruins of ancient smelting factories have been found. Wendalli is well-known for its gold working. [1]


There are many Temples, hills and forts (Quila). The festivals of Muharram and Maha Shivaratri are important here. Mudgal in Lingasugur taluk has a very ancient fort. It has often been mentioned in the autobiography of Philip Meadows Taylor. Lingasugur, then known as Chavani was the site of a major British cantonment in the region.

लिंगसुगुर

लिंगसुगुर (AS, p.819) जिला रायपुर, कर्नाटक में स्थित ऐतिहासिक स्थान है. लिंगसुगुर तालुके में अनेक प्रागैतिहासिक स्थल पाये गए हैं. [2]

External links

References

  1. History And Legend In Hyderabad, Department of Information and Public Relations, 1953,p.115
  2. Aitihasik Sthanavali by Vijayendra Kumar Mathur, p.819