Question

Who shifted the capital from Hanmakonda to Orugallu ( Warangal)?
A)Rudrama devi
B)Ganapati Deva
C)Prataparudra
D)Prola II

Answer 1

Hint:Hanmakonda is one of the three cities in Indian state of Telangana. For over centuries the great kings of the Kakatiya dynasty resided here. Hanmakonda is also spelled as Hanmakonda.

Complete answer:
Option A: Rudrama Devi, was one of the few females to rule as monarchs in India. She was a monarch of the Kakatiya Dynasty.
Option B: During the reign of Ganapati Deva, the Kakatiya capital shifted from Hanmakonda to Orugallu ( Warangal) it was the new capital and was referred as ‘Ekasaila’ which means one rock. The capital was ruled by many kings like Pratapudra, Beta Raja I, Rudradeva and Rani Rudrama Devi, who was the only woman to rule over the Telugu region. The kalkatiya left many well constructed monuments including an fortress constructed in thirteenth century, the city comprises of a temple dedicated to Mother Earth, the temple is called Swayambhudevi Alayam and their inscriptions praised warangal as the best centre within all of Telugu region.
Option C: Prataparudra, was from Suryavamshi dynasty and the last Gajapati emperor of Odisha. He was a devout Vaishnava. This option is incorrect.
Option D: Prola II, was the last ruler of the Kakatiya dynasty. This option is not correct.

So, option B is correct.

Note: The Kakatiya Dynasty was founded by Beta Raja I and the ruled Eastern Deccan region for thirty years. They are believed to be converted from Jainism. Most of their records and inscriptions do not mention the social class ( varrna) but the ones that do claim themselves as Shudras proudly.