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Kakatiya Era Hero Stones (Veeragallulu)
Also known as: Patancheru Veeragallulu, 14th Century Hero Memorials
14th-century Kakatiya warrior memorial stones (Veeragallulu) depicting heroic battles, celestial ascent, and divine worship in Kailasa.
History & Story
These three-panel sculpted granite stones commemorate Deccan warriors who defended their settlements against northern sultanate invasions. The bottom panel depicts armed combat; the middle panel shows celestial apsaras carrying the warrior to the heavens; the top panel portrays the warrior worshipping the Shiva linga.
Location & Getting There
Area / Locality: Patancheru
Coordinates: 17.55640° N, 78.27442° E
Access: open
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