Veenam Veeranna, a Telugu engineer, did work with Sir Arthur Cotton during the construction of the Dowleswaram Barrage on the Godavari River. Veeranna served as a sub-engineer under Cotton and played a key role in the project.
In 1805, a severe famine, known as the "Nandana Namakshamam," affected parts of Andhra Pradesh, particularly Rajahmundry, due to widespread crop failure. The famine, named after the Telugu year "Nandana," saw high food prices, suicides among higher castes, and women traveling long distances for water. While the British East India Company was aware of the crisis, they initially hesitated to interfere with the grain market, though they did eventually order some grain supplies from other regions.
During the British India era, Eluru was primarily known for its textile and leather industries, and particularly for its pile carpets. It was also a significant trading center for agricultural products like rice, oilseeds, tobacco, and sugar. The city, then known as Helapuri, was strategically located on the banks of the Tammileru River and served as a major urban center.
The first serious attempt to translate the Bible into Telugu was made by Benjamin Schultze in the early 18th century, though his manuscripts were not printed. The main translation into Telugu was later completed by Lyman Jewett in the 1880s
The first newspaper in Telugu was "Satyadootha". It was published from Bellary in the 19th century. The newspaper was started by the Bellary Christian Pamphlet Society, run by missionaries. "Satyadootha" means "ambassador of truth". The newspaper published news, articles and other literary items in Telugu.
The Mulki movement was a series of protests in Hyderabad State (now Telangana) advocating for job reservations for "Mulkis" – people native to the region – in government positions. This movement, particularly prominent in 1952, aimed to protect local employment opportunities from being taken by outsiders, often referred to as "non-Mulkis". It was a significant early event in the broader Telangana movement for statehood.
The Savara tribe, along with other tribal groups, participated in various revolts against British colonial rule in India, primarily due to issues like land alienation, imposition of taxes, and suppression of their traditional practices. One notable uprising was led by Radhakrishna Dandasena in Paralakhemundi in 1856-57, where he and the Savaras protested against British policies and the influx of outsiders. While Chakra Bisoi, a prominent tribal leader, was associated with these movements, there are questions about his direct involvement in all of them.
The Anna Gudem revolt, also known as the Rampa or Manyam rebellion, was a tribal uprising in the Gudem and Rampa regions of Andhra Pradesh, India, led by Alluri Sitarama Raju. It began in 1921 as a response to the newly introduced forest laws by the British, which restricted tribal access to forests and impacted their livelihoods. The rebels, inspired by the Non-Cooperation Movement and led by Alluri Sitarama Raju, engaged in guerrilla warfare against the British and attacked police stations.
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Nandana Namakshamam
Helapuri
Benjamin Schultze
Satyadootha
Savara tribe
Anna Gudem revolt
Veenam Veeranna, a Telugu engineer, did work with Sir Arthur Cotton during the construction of the Dowleswaram Barrage on the Godavari River. Veeranna served as a sub-engineer under Cotton and played a key role in the project.
In 1805, a severe famine, known as the "Nandana Namakshamam," affected parts of Andhra Pradesh, particularly Rajahmundry, due to widespread crop failure. The famine, named after the Telugu year "Nandana," saw high food prices, suicides among higher castes, and women traveling long distances for water. While the British East India Company was aware of the crisis, they initially hesitated to interfere with the grain market, though they did eventually order some grain supplies from other regions.
During the British India era, Eluru was primarily known for its textile and leather industries, and particularly for its pile carpets. It was also a significant trading center for agricultural products like rice, oilseeds, tobacco, and sugar. The city, then known as Helapuri, was strategically located on the banks of the Tammileru River and served as a major urban center.
The first serious attempt to translate the Bible into Telugu was made by Benjamin Schultze in the early 18th century, though his manuscripts were not printed. The main translation into Telugu was later completed by Lyman Jewett in the 1880s
The first newspaper in Telugu was "Satyadootha". It was published from Bellary in the 19th century. The newspaper was started by the Bellary Christian Pamphlet Society, run by missionaries. "Satyadootha" means "ambassador of truth". The newspaper published news, articles and other literary items in Telugu.
The Mulki movement was a series of protests in Hyderabad State (now Telangana) advocating for job reservations for "Mulkis" – people native to the region – in government positions. This movement, particularly prominent in 1952, aimed to protect local employment opportunities from being taken by outsiders, often referred to as "non-Mulkis". It was a significant early event in the broader Telangana movement for statehood.
The Savara tribe, along with other tribal groups, participated in various revolts against British colonial rule in India, primarily due to issues like land alienation, imposition of taxes, and suppression of their traditional practices. One notable uprising was led by Radhakrishna Dandasena in Paralakhemundi in 1856-57, where he and the Savaras protested against British policies and the influx of outsiders. While Chakra Bisoi, a prominent tribal leader, was associated with these movements, there are questions about his direct involvement in all of them.
The Anna Gudem revolt, also known as the Rampa or Manyam rebellion, was a tribal uprising in the Gudem and Rampa regions of Andhra Pradesh, India, led by Alluri Sitarama Raju. It began in 1921 as a response to the newly introduced forest laws by the British, which restricted tribal access to forests and impacted their livelihoods. The rebels, inspired by the Non-Cooperation Movement and led by Alluri Sitarama Raju, engaged in guerrilla warfare against the British and attacked police stations.
