The Chief Minister of Telangana, K. Chandrashekar Rao, is proud of the state’s historical heritage. He thinks it’s amazing that Telangana has billions of years of history. He praised the work of Telangana historians who have preserved and documented the historical landmarks dating back almost 20 crore years. As part of the Telangana State decennial formation day celebrations and Telangana Sahitya Day, the Chief Minister unveiled a five-volume Telangana history book published by Bharath Jagruti on Sunday. The book aims to educate future generations about the history of Telangana.
Over the past six years, the Telangana Jagruthi History wing led by historian and writer SriramojuHaragopal has explored many historical sites in Telangana. Their field research, under the editorship of MamidiHarikrishna and VemugantiMuralikrishna, helped compile the book. They studied various historical evidence such as fossils, buildings, inscriptions, coins, and texts to ensure an accurate portrayal of Telangana’s history.
The Chief Minister said that he’s proud that traces of history spanning over 20 crore years could be found in Telangana. He emphasized the importance of understanding the social conditions, administrative methods, and vision of the bygone eras. It provides valuable insights for shaping the future.
During the event, the Chief Minister congratulated the staff of the Jagruti History Department and MLC Kavitha, the president of Jagruti organisation. Notable personalities such as historian and writer SriramojuHaragopal, poet editor VemugantiMuralikrishna, Telangana Foods Chairman M Rajeev Sagar, Bharat Jagruti General Secretary R Naveen Achari, and others also participated in the programme.
