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Coins reveal Telangana kingdoms predating Satavahanas: Numismatist
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Eminent numismatist Dr Dame Raja Reddy revealed at a Lamakaan lecture that ancient coins from Kotilingala prove local kingdoms existed before the Satavahanas, highlighting Telangana's rich archaeological heritage.
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Eminent neurosurgeon and numismatist Dr Dame Raja Reddy delivers a special lecture on Telangana’s ancient history and the significance of coins in tracing pre-Satavahana kingdoms at Lamakaan, Hyderabad, organised by Deccan Heritage Academy Trust
Hyderabad: Ancient coins and inscriptions provide crucial evidence for reconstructing Telangana's political, economic and cultural history, said eminent neurosurgeon and numismatist Dr Dame Raja Reddy.
Delivering a special lecture on the early history of Telangana, including the Satavahanas, at Lamakaan on Thursday, he said coins discovered at Kotilingala indicated the existence of local kingdoms even before the Satavahanas. Rulers such as Gobada, Samagopa and Sirivayasa had been identified through numismatic research. The programme was organised by Deccan Heritage Academy Trust, with its Chairman Er Vedakumar Manikonda moderating the session.
Vedakumar called for comprehensive scientific excavations at important archaeological sites, including Kotilingala, Dhulikatta, Peddabankur, Phanigiri and Kondapur. He expressed concern over limited excavations at Kondapur and urged authorities to identify encroachments through an official survey.
Filmmaker B Narsing Rao felicitated Dr Raja Reddy, appreciating his contributions to numismatic research. The programme also featured discussions on ancient coins, archaeological conservation and Telangana's heritage.
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