Anantapur History

Anantapur offers some vivid glimpses of the prehistoric past. It is generally held that the place got its name from 'Anaatasagaram' , a big tank, which means "Endless Ocean". The villages of Anaantasagaram and Bukkarayasamudram were constructed by Chilkkavodeya, the minister of Bukka-I, a Vijayanagar ruler. Some authorities assert that Anaantasagaram was named after Bukka's queen, while some contend that it must have been known after Anantarasa Chikkavodeya himself, as Bukka had no queen by that name.
Anantapur is familiarly known as "Hande Anantapuram" . ' Hande ' means chief of the Vijayanagar period. Anantapur and a few other places were gifted by the Vijayanagar rulers to Hanumappa Naidu of the Hande family.
The place subsequently came under the Qutub Shahis, Mughals, and the Nawabs of Cuddapah, although the Hande chiefs continued to rule as their subordinates. It was occupied by the Palergar of Bellary during the time of Ramappa but was eventually won back by his son, Siddappa. Morari Rao Ghorpade attacked Anantapur in 1757. Though the army resisted for some time, Siddappa ultimately bought off the enemy for Rs.50,000.
It then came into the possession of Hyder Ali and Tipu Sultan. Tipu hanged all the male members of the Siddappa family except Siddappa who escaped from his confinement at Srirangapatnam. After Tipu's death, it was once again taken back by Siddappa. Siddappa submitted himself to Nizam because of the treaty of 1799, who took the total control of the area. He was later pensioned off when British occupied the territory

Tuesday, 31 May 2011

Naga Chaitanya, Ajay Bhuyan film titled Dhada !?



Naga Chaitanya’s upcoming film in the direction of Ajay Bhuyan is progressing at brisk pace. The movie is yet to complete a schedule in Europe, where the songs will be canned. The film was earlier shot in Philippines, Bangkok and Hyderabad.

As earlier informed, the first look of the film along with a teaser will be unveiled by the film-makers on 1st June. Dhada is title confirmed for the film says the sources. Being produced by Chandan Reddy on the banner Kamakshi Kala Movies, Dhada is touted as an action entertainer with ample comedy. Kajal Agarwal is playing Naga Chaitanya’s lady love in the film.

However, an official confirmation regarding the title of the film is awaited… Stay glued.
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