Adilabad is the northernmost district of Andhra Pradesh state with four rivers flowing through it. It is also known as the ‘City of Cotton’, because of the booming cotton trade in the town-centre. It was originally known as Edulapuram and it was ruled by the Kakatiya Kings of Warangal as well as the Qutub Shahi and Asaf Jahi dynasties. The district is famous for its pilgrim points and handicrafts. Half the district is under forest cover and the tribal peoples as well as the folk handicrafts of Adilabad draw many tourists from all over the country. There are also many interesting wildlife sanctuaries and waterfalls in the district.
The name of the town has been derived from the medieval Bijapur ruler, Adil Shah. Other rulers included Chalukyas, Rashtrkutas, Yadavas, Kakatiyas and the Bahmanis. The Gond rajas of Sirpur and Chandrapur also ruled Adilabad. From the mid-thirteenth to the mid-eighteenth centuries, the Gond Kings held power over Adilabad. Some of the rulers also constructed minor forts in the area.
The Gonds’ contribution to the district was evident during the insurrection against the British rule, when Ramji Gond led the Rohilas and Gonds in their many hostilities against the repressive British rule. Komaram Bhim, a hero of the tribal populations who led the struggle of his people against the Zamindars. He is a legend in the town and is best remembered for his guerrilla warfare against the rapacious landlords. Modern day Adilabad is a remarkable fusion of Telugu and Marathi cultures.
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