Session XL – Srikakulam – 2016

 

CONTENTS

General Presidential Address: Temple, Caste and Class in Medieval Andhra

          – Dr. C. Somasundara Rao

Section – I : Ancient Andhra History and Archaeology

Presidential Address: Telangana Charitra Poorvayugam – Dr. D. Satyanarayana (Telugu)

1. Archaeological Impact Assessment (AIA): A case study in Andhra Pradesh

          – N. Aditya Madhav & Rani Sarma Emani

2. Devandlapalle – A Unique Rock Art Site in Kadapa District – Andhra Pradesh

          – Prof. G. Sambasiva Reddy, Dr.V. Ramabrahmam & Dr. L.R. Mohan Kumar Reddy

3. Nellore Jillalo Toli Chitrakala Sthavaram, Vamitamma Banda (Devamma Cheruvu) – K.B. Narayanareddy (Telugu)
4. Kurnoolu Jillalo Toli Charitrayugapu Anavallu – K.S.B. Kesava (Telugu)
5. Social Exclusion and Marginality in Early Andhra: Some observations

          – Eluri Harshavardhan

6. History and Culture of Ikshvâkûs: An Epigraphical Study – Dr. D. Mercy Ratna Rani
7. Popular Representations in the Art of Nagarjunakonda – N.Vinodh
8. Ehuvala Chantamula Varma Patagamdigudem Tamrasasanam – Oka Pareseelana – Dr. Bellamkonda Rameshchandrababu (Telugu)
9. Development of Buddhist Architecture in the lower Krishna Valley – V. Varakumari

          & Dr. P. Sudhakar

10. Art and Architecture of Kapotesvara Temple at Chejerla, Guntur district – A Study

          – Paleru Pothu Raju

11. Temple architecture of Renadu Cholas in Kadapa district: A study

          – K. Hemamanjari  and  G. Babu                                        

12. Education in Ancient Andhra Desa (A Study based on Inscriptions) – T. Chandrasekhar
13. Cultural Heritage centers of Warangal district of Telangana State – A study of tourism potential – Dr. Banoth Somulu
14. Early Urban Status of Amaravati – An Archaeological Perspective – Dr. V. Dilip Kumar
15. Sri Draksharama Bhimesvara Alaya Bhudana Sasanalu – Dr. K. Dayasagarbabu (Telugu)
16. Mahaboobnagar Jilla Achampeta Divisionlo Paryataka Pradeshalu – Oka Adyayanam – V. Balakrishna Goud (Telugu)
17. Srikakulam Jillalo Veluguchusina Pracheena Jaina Matha Anavallu – Oka Pareseelana – Kadiyala Venkateswararao (Telugu)
18. Telanganalo Baudham – Dr. Sanganabhatla Narasaiah (Telugu)
19. A Study of the Rock art site at Mallela in Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh

          – S.V.Sreenivasulu

20. Megalithic monuments in Mid- Krishna valley, Andhra Pradesh: An Archaeoastronomical Study– Dr. Pallepogu Phanesh Babu & Satish Babu Tangella
21. The Dismembering of the Amaravati Stupa: An Analytical Study – M.Chandra Sekhar
22. The Early Andhra Temple – An Epigraphical Study – Dr. Govindu Surendra
23. Pilgrimage Tourism in Karimnagar district of Telangana State – A Study

          – Ch. Raju & V. Bhadraiah

24. Tourism Potential in Warangal District: A Case Study of Fairs and Festivals

          – Dr.Gujjeti Thirupathi

25. Amaravati as New Capital for Andhra Pradesh: History and Significance

          – Koteswara Rao Mannam

26. Pilgrimage Centers in Adilabad District of Telangana – A study – K. Nageswar Rao
27. Ahobilam as a Historical Tourist Centre-A Brief Study – Prof. T.Nagamma and 

          B.Venkataramana

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28. Recent Findings of the Department of Archaeology & Museums in Andhra Pradesh

          – G.V. Rama Krishna Rao

29. Eco – Tourism in India: A Conceptual Analysis – M.K. Sumanth & T.V. Kumar

SECTION – II : MEDIEVAL ANDHRA HISTORY

Presidential Address: Epigraphical Studies at Cross Roads– Prof. N. Krishna Reddy

1. Gopuras of Renandu Temples – An Analysis – D. Kiran Kranth Choudary & P. Hema
2. Kakatiya Prataparuduri Korukonda Sila Sasanamu- Oka Adyayanam – Vishnumolakala Leelasubrahmanyam & Sk. Jareenabegam (Telugu)
3. Hero Stones in Pyalakurthy Village, Kurnool District : A Study

          – Dr. Y. Raghu & Mr. S. Soma Sekhar

4. Donations made by the Chiefs of the Tuluva Period in Andhra – A Study

          – Dr. N. Kiran Kumar & S. Veerabhadra

5. Bull depicted on Vijayanagara Coins – Dr. Karamthur Venkatesu Naik
6. An appraisal of Jinavallabha in the Light of New Evidences – Dr. M. Vijaya Kumar Reddy
7. Recent discovery of Memorial Stones from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana

          – K. Ramakrishna Reddy

8. Social Response to a Domestic Hygiene in Medival Andhradesa – Dr. P. Ramakrishana &

           Dr. C. Rajkumar

9. Sree Sringara Vallabharaya Swamy Devalayam – Tirupati, Turupu Godavari Jilla – Dr. Boppana Sowjanya (Telugu)
10. Cultural Uniqueness of Sri Kodanda Rama Swamy Temple of Vontimitta

          – Balagonda Gangadhar & N. Sivaparvathi

11. The Trade of Masulipatnam in the Seventeenth Century and the QUTB Shahis – Dr. K.V.N. Raju
12. Pushpagiri, the abode of Cultural Integrity and Religious Harmony – K. Surendra Reddy &

          Sreenivasulu Aggarapu

13. Vijayanagara Rajyaniki Simhadvaram – Simhapuriki Keerthi Kiretam Udyagiri – D. Sridevi (Telugu)
14. Education Transmission of Spiritual and Material Culture in Ancient Society – An Analysis

          – Ranjit Kumar. A & G. Ramaiah

15. Contribution of Merchants in the Reign of Sri Krishna Devaraya to Tirumala – Dr. Maddilety
16. Kollitturai : Forgotten History – N. Poornima
17. Recherla Reddy Rajula Sasanalu (Nagulapadu – Nalgonda Jilla) – B. Nagalakshmi (Telugu)
18. Sree Svayambhu Swamynatha Alayam – Somavaramu (Nalgonda Jilla) – Oka Pareseelana – Baregala Narasaiyah & Sk. Asma (Telugu)
19. Tribal policy of Sri Krishnadevaraya as depicted in his Amuktamalyada – G. Ramakrishnam

SECTION – III :  MODERN ANDHRA HISTORY

Presidential Address:Rise of Dalit-Bahujan Consciousness in India, 19th and 20th centuries-An Overview – Dr. G. Bhadru Naik

1. Rise of Dalit Movements in Andhra – Prof. Sudhakar Pasala & Dr. Jammanna Akepogu
2. Tribal Agitation against Bauxite Mining in Visakhapatnam Agency

          – Dr. A. Lakshmi Rupa Vani

3. Marriage Reform and Hindu Cultural Nationalism in Late Colonial Andhra

          – Dr. Shaik Mahaboob Basha

4. Shikaries, Forgotten People of India : with Special Reference to Nandikotkur

          – Dr. K. Bade Saheb

5. Growth of the Textile Industry under the Nizam’s Rule in Erstwhile Hyderabad State

          – K. Rajaiah

6. The marriage system of Banjara Community in Telangana – Dr. T. Uppaiah
7. The Rise of Dalit Intellectuals and their Writings – Dr. Kotte Srinivasa Rao
8. Necessity to Ponder over Backward Regions A Special Reference to Rayalaseema

          – Dr. J. Krishna Prasad Babu & Rajak, Sk.

9. Mondi Banda Vari Jeevana Vidanamu – Oka Adyayanam – Gopichand Angaluri (Telugu)
10. The Anti-nautch movement in Andhra – Dr. G. Somasekhara
11. Role of Distict Associations and Conferences in the Awakening of Nationalism in Andhra

          – Dr. Raja Mohan Rao

12. Agricultural Development and the Western Christian Missionaries – Prof. K. Gangaiah
13. Role of Kandikatla Nagabhushanam, in the Freedom struggle – DR.S. Ambedkar Ashok
14. Non-Cooperation Movement and National Education in Andhra with Special Reference to Prakasam District – Dr.D.Venkateswara Reddy
15. Commercialization of Agriculture in Erstwhile Hyderabad State – A Case Study of Warangal District – Mr. J. Shiva Kumar
16. Telangana Rastramlo Golla Kurumala Pandugalu: Bherappa Panduga, Oka Adyayanam – Potaraneni Tirupati (Telugu)
17. Telangana Vishwavidyalayallo Pedakura Pandugau: Vivadalu – Vati Parenamalu – Teegala Srinivas & Tallapali Manohar (Telugu)
18. The Educational Contribution of Chatrapathi Shahu Maharaj for Uplift of Weaker Sections in Kolhapur State – A Study– Dr. Dasari Shankar
19. Kanumarugavuthunna Machilipatnam Charitraka Varasatva Sampada – Md. Silar (Telugu)
20. A Study of Non-3cooperation movement in Prakasam District – Balineni Vani
21. Student Movement in India-A Historical Perspective of Telangana Movement

          – Kommineni Veeranna

22. Dr. Umar Alisha Jeevitham – Oka Pareseelana (1885-1945) – Chintapalli Padmavathi (Telugu)
23. Madiga Asritakulala Sanghika, Arthika Jeevana Vidhanam – Oka Pareseelana – Akulapelli Kumaraswamy (Telugu)
24. Half of the crescent is on the rise : Educational status of hyderabadi muslim women

          (late 20th and 21st century scenario)– Md. Nisar Uddin

25. British Andhradesam – Vidya Vignanabhivrudhi patla nati Nayakula Vykhari – Badabagni Sankara Raju (Telugu)
26. Transformation and Assertion of Backward Classes in Andhra Pradesh – Dr. K. Ramesh
27. Social Movements in Andhra Pradesh : An Overview – S. Chandra Babu
28. Kurnool Jilla Charitraka Vyaktulu – S.D.V. Aziz (Telugu)
29. Telangana Sayudha Poratamlo Ailamma Pantanu Ameku Swdeena parchina Varilo Bhimireddy Narasimha Reddy Patra – Dr. Gugulothu Ravi (Telugu)
30. Trade, Traders and Towns as Metaphors of Urbanization in Early Modern Colonial Andhra

          – Mr. A. Subash

31. Gandhiji’s Views on Sanitation on the Eve of ”Swachch Bharath”

          – Kishan .G and Dr. Bhavani. E

32. The Gandhian Era – The Non – Co-operation movement in Andhra AD 1920 – 1922 AD

          – Dasari Koteswaramma

33. The Role of alluri sita rama raju in the tribal revolt – Mary Moses
34. Adharsha Communist Sri Narra Raghavareddy Jeevitham – Oka Pareseelana – Bandi Kalyani (Telugu)
35. Development of Educational institutions under the women missionaries in rajahmundry

          – Alladi Mahalakshmi

36. Civil disobedience movement in Andhra, 1930-34 : Sociological Perspective

          – Kaparapu Nageswara Rao

37. Yerraguntla Peraiah – Dr. B. John Robet
38. The Andhra Christian College in Guntur – A Study – Beera Srinivasa Rao
39. Stambhadri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple in khammam District – A Study

          – Gopalaxmi Janapati

40. Andhralo Bepin Chandrapal Paryatana – dani Parbhavam – Tamarana Srinivasarao (Telugu)
41. Contribution of Adi-Hindu Movement for uplift of Scheduled Castes in Telangana Region of Erstwhile Hyderabad State– Dr. Nagaraju Vadapalli
42. Rights and Status of Banjara Women in Telangana – Widow Marriage and Divorce

          – Kumara Swamy Kampa

Section – IV : historiography

1. Prospective of History in the Modern Histography – Dr. B. Kumara Swamy
2. Problems and Perspectivesin Economic Historiography – Dr. V. Mallikarjuna Reddy
3. Landscape Archaeology – Dr. S. Murali Mohan

 

 

 

Section – V : Local history

Presidential Address: Srikakulam – in the Annals of History – Dr. V.B.T. Sundari

1. An Unpublished Siva Temple at Dimilada with Janardana Vishnu as the Main Deity

          – Prof. Myneni Krishna Kumari

2. Palnadu Bautikaswarupam Rajakeya Charetraka Nepadyam (A.D. Modati Satabdam nundi Kakatiyulavaraku) – Dr. D. Vishwanatha Sastri (Telugu)
3. Administrative divisions in Kalinga Desa A.D. 5thC to 14th C. (A Study based on  inscriptions) – Dr. Shaik Ramee Begam
4. The Astronomical and Maritime significance of Arsavalli Sun Temple of Srikakulam

          – Dr A. Madhusudhana Rao

5. Ananthavarma Choda Gangadevudu (A.D. 1078-1152) – Dusi Dharma Rao (Telugu)
6. Sree Draupathi Sametha Dharmaraja Swamy Vari Bramosthavalu – Srikalahasti – Dr. M. Deenadayal (Telugu)
7. Srikakula Pranta Telugu Basha – Oka Pareseelana – Sankara Rao Bagavathula (Telugu)
8. The Early History of the Gode Family, The Zamindars of Sher Muhammad Puram

          – Dr. Badarala Anjani Kumari

9. Momaravelli Mallanna Jatara: Oka Pareseelana – Dr. Vepuri Sudarshan (Telugu)
10. Apajayala Kalinga – Sanapu Raminaidu (Telugu)
11. The Amaresvara Temple at Boni – A Study – M. Ramkumar
12. Chicacole: Where, floods, famine, slavery, slave-trade, missionaries all joined together!

          – K.V. Ramakrishna Rao

 

Appendix – I Prof. Mamidipudi Venkatarangaiah Memorial Lecture – 28

                       Notes on a Possible “Historical Temper” for Contemporary India

                       – Janaki Nair

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Session XXXIX – Srisailam – 2015

 

contents

General Presidential Address: Religious Conversion and Social Justice: Dalit Christians in

          Seemandhra and Telangana – Prof. Adapa Satyanarayana

Section – I : Ancient Andhra History and Archaeology

Presidential Address: Archaeological Investigations in the Polavaram submergence area, Godavari Valley – Dr. G.V. Ramakrishna Rao

1. Influence of Buddhism on Society and Culture of Early Andhra – E. Harsha Vardhan
2. Recent Archaeological Investigations in Kurnool District a case study of Pyalakurthy Village – Dr. Yadava raghu
3. Economic Aspects of Early Andhradesa – Dr. D. Mercy ratna rani
4. Emergence and Spread of Leprosy, and its Socio, Economic, Religion impact on the early

          India -1800 BCE to 600 CE– D. Krishna

5. Features of Megalihic monuments: A case study of Iralabanda – Ranjith Kumar Varre
6. Bharatadesamlone Modatisariga Adhimanava Samskruthulaku Chendina Niluvu Rathipai Geesina Sanketha Chitralu (petroglips) Karampudi Nagulate Oddunavunna iluvurathi Silala pai (Menher) veluguchsai – Kadiyala Venkateswra Rao (Telugu)
7. Buddhist Remains at Ramatirtham-A Study –K. Ramakrishna Reddy

8        Nilambur Plates of Ravivarma Kadamba: Earliest Evidence of Brahmin Presence in Kerala

          –Dhiraj, M.S.

9. Caste and Buddhism in Early Andhra–Dr. S. Murali Mohan
10. Female Education in The Classical Age: A Study of Ancient Decan Context

          –Dr. A. Kanchiyya

11. Ramatirtham : A Buddhist Site in Prakasam District–Dr. D.Venkateswara Reddy
12. The Development of Indian Astronomy in Andhra Pradesh with Reference to The Megalithic Monuments–Dr. P. Phanesh Babu
13. Terracotta Figurines of Indus Period in Centenary Heritage Museum, Hyderabad – A Study

          –N. Vinodh

14. Charitraka Rahasyala Deevi Jadadevi – K.B. Narayana Reddy (Telugu)
15. andugula Grammamloni Bruhat Silaugapu Samadhulu – Vati Pratyekatalu – P. Nagaraju, Peta Suresh (Telugu) (Summary)
16. Female Deities Depicted in the Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple Srisailam (Summary)

          –Dr. Chitti Kalavathi

17. A Study of Early History Culture in Musi River Valley Nalgonda District, Telangana–Bandari Saidulu(Summary)
18. Turpu Godavari Jillalo Bauddha Stupalu Chritraka Vishleshana – Dr. K. Dayasagar Babu (Telugu) (Summary)
19. Dhanyakataka – The Cultural Capital of Andhra Desa–K. Venkateswara Rao(Summary)

SECTION – II : MEDIEVAL ANDHRA HISTORY

Presidential Address: Deifying the Dead: A Study of the Memorial Shrines in the Medieval Telugu Country– K.Srinivasulu

1. Garden Crops and Upavanas in Medieval Andhradesa – Gleanings Through The Epigraphs

          – Prof. Myneni Krishnakumari

2. Ports, Hinterlands and Maritime Trade: MedievalAndhra 1600 A.D To 1800 A.D.

          – Prof. N. Kanakarathnam & A. Subash

3. Nalgonda Jilla Sasanalu, Jaina Matha Visheshalu – Oka Pareseelana – D. Surya Kumar
4. A Reappraisal of The Vipravinodi inscriptions of The Vijayanagara Period

          – Dr. B. Rama Chandra Reddy

5. Corporate Activity in Andhra During Vengi Chalukyan Regime – Dr. Sk. Ramee Begam
6. Dandaniti of Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagar as Gleaned through Amuktamalyada

          – G. Ramakrishna

7. Kadapah Jilla lo Mattli Rajula Palana – Dr. A. Ramanjula Reddy (Telugu)
8. Visual Art Forms of Andhra Pradesh with Special Reference to Lepakshi Paintings

          – K. Mrutyunjaya Rao & Dr.M.Srinivasa Rao

9. Social Migrations of Artisan Communities in Medieval Andhradesa

          – Dr. V. Ramabrahmam, Mr. S. Somasekhar & Mr. S.V. Sreenivasulu

10. Rayasam Kondamarasayya The Great General of Tuluva Viranarasimharaya and Srikrishnadevaraya– Dr. G. Anjaiah
11. Temple Construction and Tank Excavation under the Kakatiyas – Dr. K. Venkateswara Prasad
12. The Rise of Vizagpatnam asA Urban Port Town 1682-1735 – Dr.K.V.N.Raju
13. Andhra Cuisine as Gleaned through the Selected Temple inscriptions of Vengi Chalukyas

          – T. Chandra Sekhar

14. Shitab Khan in Warangal History – Condensed Tidings – Dr. B. Babu Rao
15. Epigraphical Evidence of Kadapa duringVijayanagara Period (Summary)

          – K.Hemamanjari

16. Forts in Nalgonda District – A Study on Rachakonda and Devarakonda Forts (Summary)

          – Bolaka Mallaiah

17. Governors of Udayagiri Rajya during the Vijayanagara Period: A Study (Summary)

          – D. Sridevi

18. Historical Forts in Telangana: A Study on Khammam Fort (Summary)

          – Dr. Raju Balgoori & Dr. T. Dayakar Rao

19. Historical Geography of Penukonda Rajya under the Rayas of Vijayanagara (Summary)

          – Dr.E.Sreedhar

20. Kakatiyula Kalamlo Ramappa Cheruvu Neeti Parudala Vyavasta – Oka Preseelana – Gugilla Chandramauli & Bagath Prasad (Telugu) (Summary)
21. Karnulu Jillalo Vijayanagara Rajula Kalamunati Vyavasaya Paresthitulu – Oka Adyayanam – Vishnumolakala Leela Subrahmanyam (Telugu) (Summary)
22. Parechedi Bhimarajula Chinakallipalli Sila Sasanalu – Dr. Belamkonda Rameshchandrababu (Telugu) (Summary)
23. Performative Acts and Gender Representations in Vijayanagara inscriptions (Summary)

          – Dr. K. Shyamala

24. Pushpagiri Kshetram – G. Ramachandramurthi (Telugu) (Summary)
25. Paddy Cultivation and Rice Preparationsin Medieval Andhra Desa (Summary)

          – Dr. P. Rama Krishna & Dr. P. Ravinder

26. Some Important Forts in Medieval, Andhra – Dr. M. Reddeppa & Dr. G. Poshaiah(Summary)
27. The Animal Motifs Depicted on TheVijayanagara Coins – K. Venkatesh Naik &

Prof. V. Sakunthalamma(Summary)

28. The Role of Backward Classes in Bhakti Movementwith Special Reference to

          Andhradesa and Neighbouring States – Sivakumar Challa & Dr. L.R. Mohan Kumar Reddy(Summary)

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29. Socio Cultural History of Vijayanagara Empire– Dr. Mallela Nagendra, Dr. C. Sulochana & N. Padmavathi
30. Tripurantaka Kshetramu – S. Vanidevi (Telugu)

SECTION – III :  MODERN ANDHRA HISTORY

Presidential Address: National Education in Andhra – Dr. M. Venkateshwar Rao

1. Swami Ramananda Tirtha – The Hero ofHyderabad Freedom Struggle – Dr. Aravind Kumar
2. Colonial Influence on the Society and Culture of Hyderabad State

          – Dr . Srinivas Rao Vaddanam

3. Yerraguntla Peraiah: A Pioneer in Mass Movements Among the Madiga in Prakasam District– Dr. K. Gangaiah & D. Rajya Lakshmi
4. Dalit Movements and Social Awareness in Andhra Pradesh – A Critical Appraisal

          – Prof. Pasala Sudhakar & Dr. A. Jammanna

5. Interactive Programmes and Nationalist Consciousness in Colonial Kadapa District A.D.1934-1942– Prof.G.Samba Siva Reddy
6. Towards Modernity: Role of Women Educationists in Hyderabad State – Prof.E.Sudha Rani
7. History of Visakhapatnam Mental Asylum – Sudarsanarao Ithadi
8. Contribution of the Gode Zamindars to Agriculture, Economy and Culture

          – Dr. Badabala Anjani Kumari

9. Tribal Farmer’s Protest against Bauxite Refinery inVizianagaram District

          – Dr.A.Lakshmi Rupa Vani

10. A Toothless Tiger! Women Intellectuals on the Sarada Act in Andhra, 1928–1942

          – Shaik Mahaboob Basha

11. Prajanatyamandali – Mahila Kalakarulu – Vakulabaranam Lalitha (Telugu)
12. The Socio-Economic Status of Marginalized Sections in Andhra Pradesh

          – Ramakrishnudu Bolleddula

13. Yadartha Eeswara Vishwasi – Sree Desiraju Pedabapaiah – Dr. Abel Rajababu Palaparthi (Telugu)
14. Socio – Economic Status of Dalit Women in Andhra Pradesh: A Review

          – M. Jayalakshmi & M.Suvarnamma

15. Telanganalo Holiyadasarula Jeevana Vidhanamu – Pareseelana – Anagalla Muthaiah (Telugu)
16. Samakaleena Telangana Charitraku Pratibhimbam Sree Vattikota Alvar Swamy Sahityam – Dr. Vepuri Sudarshan (Telugu)
17. Bahujans Protests and Political Movement in Andhra Pradesh

          – Prof. S. Ambedkar Ashok & B.Srinivasa Rao

18. Contemporary Art In Andhra Pradesh (1920-2014) – K. Srinivasachari
19. F. Max Muller (1823-1900) An Indoligist – Who Translated the Rig-Veda the Second Edition

          with all out Liberal Financial support byMaharaja Ananda Gajapathiraju (1879-1897) of Pusapati Dynasty of Andhra– Prof. G. Venkata Ramayya & Dr. R. Sai Kumar

20. Madigalaloni Sanghika Duracharalu – Mathangi Vidhanam Oka Pareseelana – Thallapalli Manohar & Teegala Srinivas (Telugu)
21. Famines and Agrarian Conditions in Anatapur District-A Historical Review

          – Kanakalapati Pratap

22. Socio-Economic Status of Handloom Weavers in Chirala Area– Dr. G. Raja Mohan Rao
23. Growth of Cities and Towns in Warangal Suba during the Last Nizam Period

          – B. Srinivas & Raheem Mohd

24. NizamSamstanamloni Golanukonda Jageru Gramamlo Enamdari Vyavasta – Dr. N. Mallaiah (Telugu)
25. Saraswathi Gora (1912-2006)– K. Viplava Kumari
26. Unnoticed Annals of Appampally Village towards making people Vibrant in operation

          polo in Telangana (1947-1948)– Upendar Kappe

27. Tourism Potential in Telangana Problems and Perspectives – Dr. B. Somulu
28. Devarakonda Pranthamloni Adasisuvula Ammakalu, Brunahatyalu – Oka Pareseelana – M. Jyothi (Telugu)
29. Krishna Jillalo Craistava Matha Marpidulu – Angla Vidya Prabhavam – Md. Silar (Telugu)
30. Dr. Neelam Sanjiva Reddy and his Contribution1913-1996

          – K.V. Sreedhar Goud & V. Nagendra Naik

31. Cotton Cultivation in Telangana Districts duringMir Osman Ali Khan Rule

          – Dr.G.Dayakar & Dr. K.Srinivasa Rao

32. Dr. Anna Sarah Kugler’s Medical Services among Women in Guntur

          – Alladi Mahalakshmi

33. Political History of a Telangana armed struggle Lagendary – Bheemreddy Narsimha Reddy (B.N) – Ramu Lagishetti
34. Praja Gayakudu Gaddar Jeevitham – Oka Pareseelana – J.J.C.P Baburao (Telugu)
35. Annie Besant Life and Times – Jhansi Rangu
36. Lambadila Podupu Kathalu (Sakkivadod) – Boda Hathiram (Telugu)
37. Andhradesamlo Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Alochana Vidhanam – Oka Tatvika Drukpatham – Dr. Musugu Srinivasarao (Telugu)
38. Rayalaseema Tribes in Madras Presidency – Dr. Bohn Robert
39. Andhrapradeshlo Dalithodyamam – Choppara Venkateswarlu (Telugu) (Summary)
40. The Urbanization in Telangana 1911 – 1948 (Mir Osman Ali Khan) – Dr. Mandala Sambaiah(Summary)
41. Practice of Pastoralism in A Tribal Community -The case of Sugalis in Rayalaseema region of Andhrapradesh – Dr. K.Nettikallappa & Prof. K.Krishna Naik(Summary)
42. Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy as an Administrator (1913-1995) – Dr.T.Nageshwar Naidu & Dr.P.Venugopal Reddy(Summary)
43. Evolution and Nature of Non-Brahmin Movement inAndhra Region– G. Srinivas Reddy(Summary)
44. A Profile of Sri Mallemadugula Jaganadha Rao – Freedom Fighter of Visakhapatnam – Kaparapu Nageswara Rao(Summary)
45. Meer Usman Palanalo Neeti Parudala Vidhanam – S. Kristaiah (Telugu) (Summary)
46. History of Gonds in Adilabad District – Enumula Swamy(Summary)
47. Salarjang Reforms and Impact – Dr. P.Hasseni & Dr. T.Sukanya(Summary)
48. Quit India Movement in Guntur District – AnAnalytical Study – R. Devaiah(Summary)
49. Reservations and Social Justice for the Backward Classes in Modern India with

          Special Reference to Andhrapradesh – Dr. K. Ramesh & M. Ramakrishanaiah(Summary)

51. Asthitvamkolpotunna Kummarulu – Samajika Pareseelana – K.Veeranna (Telugu) (Summary)
52. Nandyalapranthamlo Criastava matha Vyapthi – Gondi Theodor Mark Patra – G. Babu (Telugu) (Summary)
53. A Comparative Study of Water Conservation and Management under Nizam’s with the Present – V. Vijayalakshmi & Kumara Swamy(Summary)
54. Life of Malas as Depicted in the Colonial Ethnographical Records – Dr. Nagaraju Vadapalli(Summary)
55. Brahmarshi Raghupathi Venkat Rathnam Naidu -A Social Reformer– Dr. G. Venkateshwar Rao(Summary)
56. Municipal Administration in Andhra Pradesh with special reference to Jammalamadugu

          in Rayalaseema Region – Dr. S. Govarthan Naidu & Mr. Ramaiah(Summary)                        

57. Representation of Muslim in Cinema an analysis of “Khadgam” – Md Nisar Uddin(Summary)
58. A.D. 1800-1900 Madya Andhralo Vachina Kshamalu Karanalu – T. Srinivasarao (Telugu) (Summary)
59. Rayalaseema Prajaniswanam – Sree Sadhana Patrika – V. Surendra Reddy (Telugu) (Summary)
60. Dependent Caste System: Paradox of Indian Society – Kumara Swamy Kampa(Summary)
61. Revival of Historical Port: A Case Study of Krishnapatnam Port – Poornima Nannam(Summary)

Section – IV: historiography

Presidential Address: Writing Alternative Histories: The Case of Early India – Bhairabi Prasad Sahu

1. Onomastics as Tool In Historiography-Problems and Perspectives –Dr. V. Mallikarjuna Reddy
2. Literature, Memory, Myth, History and Historiography – K. V. Ramakrishna Rao

 

Section – V : Local history

Presidential Address: Writing Local History: Scope and Perspectives– A.Gurumurthi

1. An Unique Sculpture of Kaumari at Srisailam, Andhrapradesh – Dr. D. Viswanatha Sastry
2. Kurnool Jilla Gramakaifiatlu – Maddikera Palegandlu – Maddemma Jatara, Oka Pareseelana – Dr. Ellamti Sobhanbabu (Telugu)
3. Srikalahasti Edugangammala Jatara – Oka Pareseelana – M. Deenadayal (Telugu)
4. Kadapa Jilla Rajampeta Taluka Gramakaifiatulu-Gramanamala Pareseelana – K. Srinivasa Reddy (Telugu)
5. Mehaboobnagar Jillaloni Kurumurthi Jatara – Pareseelana – V. Balakrishna Goud (Telugu)
6. Andhrapradesh Perantallu – Oka Pareseelana – Koneru Lakshmi Prameela (Telugu)
7. Medak Jilla – Charitraka Kotalu – J. Vijay Kumar (Telugu)
8. Warangal Jilla Komuravelli Mallanna Jatara – Pareseelana – B. Poolamma (Telugu)
9. The Role of Govt. Arts College, Ananthapur in Freedom Struggle: A Study

          – D. Sahadevudu & Prof.Y.Ramachandra Reddy

10. Kallingula Jeevana Vidhanam (Srikakulam Jilla) Oka Pareseelana – P. Abilash (Telugu)
11. The Tourist Destination in Kadapa District of Rayalaseema Region– Smt. N. Sivaparvathi (Summary)
12. Historical Antiquity till the Emergence of Vijayawada as the Capital City of Andhra Pradesh – Gangadhar Balagonda & Sreenivasulu Aggarapu(Summary)
13. A Brief Survey of the History of the Mahanandi Temple – A Study

          – Prof. T. Nagamma &  B. Venkataramana(Summary)

14. Prominent Pilgrimage Centres in Kurnool District– H. Kiran Kumar Goud(Summary)
15. Migration from Rayalaseema Districts to Gulf Countires from 1991-2005:

          Impact on Economy and Society– Dr. K. Bade Saheb & M.R.C. Mohan Rao(Summary)

16. British Vareni Edirinchina Kurnool Chivari Nawabu Gulam Rasulkhan (A.D. 1805-1840) S.D.V. Aziz (Telugu) (Summary)
17. Anantha Charitralo Hemavathi – R. Subbaiah (Telugu) (Summary)
18. Mastanaiah Swamy Darga – Matha Samarasyaniki Pratheeka – M. Narayanaswamy
19. Nirmal Charitra – Samskruthi – Dadiga Santhosh (Telugu) (Summary)
20. Donakonda Samsthanamloni Devalayalu – Pareseelana – Jeerla Mahepal (Telugu) (Summary)
21. Kolanupaka Charitra – Sasanalu – Esarapu Saidulu (Telugu) (Summary)
22. Srisaila Mahakshetramloni Akkamahadevi Charitra – B. Sivarangamma (Telugu) (Summary)
23. Mahaboobnagar Jilla Nandi Vaddeman (Varthamanapuram) Prantha Pramukha Devalayam – Dasari Sivudu (Telugu) (Summary)
24. Karnool Jilla Swatantrodyamamlo Prathana Ghattalu – Dr. P. Muralidhara Reddy (Telugu) (Summary)
25. Khammam Jilla Charitraka Paryataka Pradeshalu – Angadi Rambabu (Telugu) (Summary)
26. Devaragattu Karrala Samaram – Oka Pareseelana – D. Suresh Babu (Telugu) (Summary)
27. Nallgonda Jillalo Rajakeeya, Samajika Udyamalalo Vemavaram Manohar Panthulu Patra – Y. Venkatareddy (Telugu) (Summary)

Appendix – I      Prof. Mamidipudi Venkatarangaiah Memorial Lecture – 27

                           Mapping Socio-Political Transformations in Early Kalinga

                           – Bhairabi Prasad Sahu

 

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Session XXXVII – Tirupati – 2014

 

General Presidential Address: Some aspects of the Study of the Pastin Andhra Pradesh              

          –K. Paddayya

Section – I : Ancient Andhra History and Archaeology

Presidential Address: Sasanalu Charitra Swasanalalu – Prof. K. Venkatachlam (Telugu)

1. Andhrapradeshloni Devalayallo Girijana Silpallu-Sampradayalu

          – Prof. G. Venkataramayaiah (Telugu)

2. Nursullahbad Inscription of Rajaditya –Dr. N.S. Rama Chandra Murthy
3. Land Management and Agrarian Economy in Ancient Andhra Desa – Sk.Nasimali
4. Inscriptions of Banas in Morasanadu – Dr. Aravind Kumar
5. The Early Farming Settlements of Lower Muneru Valley Nandigam Taluk, Krishna District – Dr. E. Mukkanti
6. Peddabakarapuram – A Unique Rock Engraving Site at Kadapa Distirct

          – Mr. S. V. Sreenivasulu & Mr. A.Sathyam

7. Satabdala Charitra – Kondapoor Museum Ganatha – J. Vijay Kumar (Telugu)
8. Gudivada Baudha Stupa Venasanam Purvaparalu- Md. Silar (Telugu)
9. Recent Archaeological Findings in the South-Western Region of Chittoor District:A Report – Dr.P.C.Venkatasubbaiah
10. Recent Archaeological Investigations in and around Akkampalle Village,

          Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh  –K. Ramakrishna Reddy&O.Janardhan Reddy

11. Concepts of Astrology in Epigraphical Records – Dr. Rallapalli. Venkateswara Rao
12. Saivavava Mathasketralu – Nallgonda Jilla – Linganaboina Lekhananda Swami (Telugu)
13. Ancient Administrative Divisions of Andhra Desa – Sk. Ramee Begam
14. From Literary Tradition to Sculptural Tradition – A Study of the Panchatantra Parables on the Sculptural Panels of Swarga Brahma Temple at Alampur – Dr.K.Shyamala
15. Golkonda Pichhavais – Prof. V. Meena Kumari
16. Expressions in Clay: Terracotta Decorationsduring Megalithic Period – D. Sunita (Summary)
17. Satavahanulapoorvam Andhra Samskruthi – S. Mani (Summary)
18. Acharya Nagarjunudu (A.D. 150 to 250) – M. Venkataramana Rao (Summary)

SECTION – II : MEDIEVAL ANDHRA HISTORY

Presidential Address – Acculturation in Medieval Andhra – Prof. S. Victor Babu

1. Diamond Mining Industry and Diamond Trade under the Rayas of Vijayanagara – Dr. G. Anjaiah
2. Preservation and Conservation of the Grishneshwara Temple belongs to Shivaji’s Family Archival Source Material – Dr. Zareena Parveen
3. Special forms of Hanuman in the Vijayanagara art of Rayalaseema – M. V. Revathi
4. Religious Endowments in Andhra during the time of Sadasivaraya –Dr. G. Easwara Reddy &

          Dr. M. Vijaya Kumar Reddy

5. Markapuram Temple Inscriptions: A Study –Dr. T. Surendra Reddy
6. Canonical Prescriptions, Iconography and Bhairava Sculptures in Temple Art – M. Hemalatha
7. Art and Architecture of Shringaravallabha Swamy Temple-Tirupati – Dr. M. Madhuri Rao
8. Courtesans: Rangajamma’s Contribution to the Literature, Culture & History of Andhra Pradesh

          – Gangadhar Balagonda &Dr. V. Varija

9. The Upapitha – An Exterior Element of Temple Architecture – Dr. Govindu Surendra
10. Saptanga Siddhanta of Krishnadevaraya of Vijayanagara as Gleaned Trough Amuktamalyada

          – G. Ramakrishna

11. Family Relations and Care During the Kakatiya Period – Dr. K.Swarupa
12. Professional Taxes in Kadapa Region during the Vijayanagara Period – K. Narasimhulu
13. Position of Women in Coastal Andhra – as Gleanedfrom the Vengi Chalukyas Inscriptions

          –T. Chandrasekhar

14. Charities of the Religious Institutions during the Kakatiya Period – Dr. Koppula Saidi Reddy &

           Potharaveni Tirupathi

15. Women in Medieval Andhra Desa (1000 A.D 1300 A.D) – Dr. D. Mercy Ratna Rani
16. The History of Udayagiri Rajya with specialreference to Festivals –D. Khajavali (Summary)
17. Some Important Rajyas under Vijayanagara – Dr. M. Munirathnam (Summary)
18. Endowments of Sadasivaraya to Tirumala Temple- D. Maddilety (Summary)
19. Land and Village Endowments made by the Ministers of the Eastern Chalukyas Period: A Study

          —M. Hari Kumar (Summary)

20. Female Deities in Hemavati in Anantapur District of A.P. – Dr. K. Chitti Kalavathi & Dr. B.Usha Rani (Summary)
21. Inscriptions on Parasuramesvara Temple – Attirala – S. Veerabhadra (Summary)
22. Siva Parvati Motifs on Vijayanagara Coins – K. Venkatesh Naik (Summary)
23. Sri Ranganayaka Swamy Temple Udayagiri – An Architectural Study – Dr. P. Sivaiah (Summary)
24. Economic Conditions under the Rayas of Vijayanagara – Dr. T. Nageswara Naidu (Summary)
25. Growth of Literature in Medieval Andhra – A Study – T. Nagamma & Mrs. M. Krishnaveni (Summary)
26. Sree Draksharama Bhimeswaralaya Sasanallo Sanghikamsalu – Dr. K. Dayasagarbabu (Summary)
27. Nagulapadu Devalaya Silpa Sampada – Bantu Nagalakshmi (Telugu) (Summary)
28. Mudegonda Prantha – Pramukha Devalayalu – Janapati Gopalakshmi

SECTION – III :  MODERN ANDHRA HISTORY

Presidential Address: Recovering Sovereignty: Genealogy of the Gonds” Resistance in Hyderabad State – Dr. Bhangya Bhukya

1. Natural Calamities and Proselytization ofChristian Misssionaries – Dr. K. Gangaiah
2. Press Acts and Prosecutttions of Nationalist Press in Late Colonial Andhra

          —Dr. B.Sathynarayanan

3. Dalit’s Struggle For Social Justice in Andhra Pradesh-A Study in Kurnool District

          —Jammanna Akepogu and Sudhakar Pasala

4. Thackeray’s Enquiry of Corruption in NelloreDistrict, 1808-09 – P. Revathi Reddy
5. Khan Bahadur Khaja Akbar Hussain Saheb: Dewan of Banaganapalle State (1908-1916)

          —Dr. K. Maddaiah

6. Dalit Women Empowerment in the Perspective of Dalit Struggle in Andhra Pradesh

          —M. Jaya Lakshmi

7. Urbanization and Growth of Communications inAdilabad District of Hyderabad State – A Study – Dr. Thallapally Manohar
8. Conditions of Muslim Minorities inRayalaseema Districts – Dr.K.Bade Saheb &

          Prof. Pasala Sudhakar

9. Ecology and Food Habits of Rural People in Kurnool District, Andhra Pradesh –

          Dr. Y. Raghu

10. Mayabazar :An Evergreen Classic in the History of Indian Cinema

          –Dr. V. Ramabrahmam, Dr. L. R. Mohankumar Reddy & Sivakumar Challa

11. Village Vigilance Committees of North Coastal Districts of Madras Presidency 1935-47

          —Dr. B.Roja& Dr. Viswachandra Nath Madasu

12. Historical Perspectives of Boyar Caste in Anantapur District of Andhra Pradesh

          —M. Guru Prasad

13. Depressed Classes as Reflected in Press and Literature in Andhra – 1900 – 1947

          —Thummaluru Suresh Babu

14. Shift in Rituals and Beliefs of Adilabad Gonds: A Study –Dr. B. Babu Rao
15. Insanity as Reflected in the Census of Madras Presidency (1901-1931) – Sudarsanarao Ithadi
16. Peasant Revolts in South Visakha, Srikakulam; Contribution of Literature,Folklore, Dramas, News Papers &Cinemas –Dr. M. Anupama
17. Subaltern Leadership of the Quit india Movement in ColonialAndhra and Rayalaseema Regions – Choppara Sumanthraj
18. East india Company and Plant Capitalism, Company Science atthe Samalcottah “Botanical Laboratory” – K.V. Ramakrishna Rao
19. Indian National Congress and Nationalist Consciousness in Kadapa District, A.D. 1885 – A.D. 1947 – Prof. G. Samba Siva Reddy & Dr. A. Ramanjul Reddy
20. Oil Seeds Cultivation in Hyderabad State – Dr. G. Dayakar & Vijayalaxmi
21. Upliftment of Dalits in the Hyderabad State: Coutribution of B.S. Venkata Rao

          –S. Ambedkar Ashok

22. Educational institutions under Aelc Mission in Guntur District 1842-1960

          —Dr.P.Abel Raja Babu

23. Dalita Undyamala Nepadyam – Vikasam – M. Gunasekhar
24. Swatantrodyamakalamlo Guntur Jillalo Rajakeeya Patasalalu – Ravuri Devaiah
25. Gondi Basha Charitra – Gondi Lipi – Sakhinala Paulu
26. Religious Tolerance and Cultural Assimilations during asaf Jahis –

          Dr. Srinivas Rao Vaddanam

27. Konda Venkatappayya and the Fourth Estate –Dr. D. Venkateswara Reddy
28. Pattabhi Sitaramaiah as A Founder of Institiutions- A Study – K. V. Sreedhar Goud & V. Nagendra Naik(Summary)
29. Library Movements in Andhra Pradesh – Dr. S.R. Saranya Kumar(Summary)
30. Contribution of Madigas in Hyderabad State – Akulapelly Kumaraswamy & Pagidipalli Krishna(Summary)
31. Emergence of TRS – Historical Perspective – Kommineni Veeranna & Raju Balgoor(Summary)i
32. Empowerment of Women – A Study in Human Rights Perspective in India – M. Nagendra, K. Veera Raju & C. Sulochana(Summary)
33. Strong Localized Power Elite During the Company Rule in Coastal Andhra – Guduru Srinivasa Reddy(Summary)
34. History of American Baptist ChristianHospital in Nellore – Dr. B. John Robert(Summary)
35. Tipu Sultan – Tiger of Mysore – Dr.P. Hasseni & K.Hajeepera(Summary)
36. Religious Celebrations in Sugali Tribe- A Study – Dr. K. Nettikallappa & Dr. K. Krishna Naik(Summary)
37. Dr. Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy- A Brief History – Dr. P. Venugopal Reddy(Summary)
38. Classical Music of Andhra Pradesh at the Instance of India’s Independence – J. Sankar Ganesh(Summary)
39. The Polity and Village Administration of Banjaras of Telangana – Dr. T. Uppalaiah(Summary)
40. Education in Ancient India with special reference to Andhra Pradesh – Dr.Ravitheja Tirumalasetty(Summary)
41. Prof. Chenchulakshmi Kola Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy : A Historical Study – Dr. G. Gouthaman(Summary)
42. Communist Leader Tarimela Nagireddy – A Study – Dr. M. Reddeppa & M. Shailaja(Summary)
43. Land Reforms in Rayalaseema Districts – Dr. Mure Vijaya Kumar Reddy(Summary)
44. Trade Union Movement and  Labour Welfare  in  Telangana : 1910-1948 – Mandala Sambaiah(Summary)
45. Madras Presidency Press Response over the Nagapur Flag Satyagraha – K. Velmangal(Summary)
46. AELC Women Missionaries – Contribution to the Education – Alladi Mahalakshmi(Summary)
47. Public Reaction in Madras City on Jallianwala Bagh Massacre – S. Ramesh(Summary)
48. Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy’s Political Journey – Prof. Y. Ramachandra Reddy & D. Sahadevudu(Summary)

SECTION – IV : HISTORIOGRAPHY

Presidential Address: Approaches and Trends in HistoricalWriting and Research – K.A. Manikumar

1. Application of Geographical Studies and Historiography – Dr. V. Mallikarjunareddy
2. Studies on Subaltern Identity – Dr. L. Selvamuthu Kumarasami
3. The Historiography of Indian Libraries: Some Reflections – Mrs. S. Sujatha & Dr. Avineni Kishore
4. A Note on the Non-Governmental Sources Availablein Apsa& Ri asAlternative Source in Historical Writing – V. Ranga Raj
5. Rayavachakam – Charitraka Drukpadam – Dr. P.C. Venkateswarlu

SECTION – V : LOCAL HISTORY

Presidential Address: Basivi Cult in Andhra Pradesh : A Socio – Cultural Perspective

          —Dr. J. Sujana Mallika

1. The Contribution of Various Dynasties for the Development of TTD Temples

          —Dr. K. Rajasekhar&Dr. P. Janardhan

2. Kuppam – Utpattulu Egumatulu – Prof. N. Kanakaratnam (Telugu)
3. Historical Background of The Study Region – Kurnool City – H.Kiran Kumar Goud
4. The Konda Reddy Buruju (Bastion), Kurnool (A.P.) – Syed Moosa Miah
5. Anantha Charitralo Madakasira – Dr. R. Subbaiah (Telugu)
6. Chandragiri Taluka Swatantra Samarayodhula Charitra – Sangeetham Kesavulu (Telugu)
7. Chittor Jillalo Balyavivahalu – Oka Pareseelana – Dr. Settivare Reddappa (Telugu)
8. Suvarnamukhi Nadi – Konni Charitraka Amsalu – Palagani Gopalreddy, Dr. Nimmkayala Venkatasubba Reddy (Telugu)
9. Dalita Mahareshi Eeli Vadapalli – Dr. Vepuri Sudarshan (Telugu)
10. Art and Architecture of Rayalasima from Earliest to the 6thCentury A.D. – A Review

          —Prof. D. Kiran Kranth Choudary & Dr. P. Hema

11. Role of Traders in the Economy ofTirumala Tirupati Temples – Prof. N. Krishna Reddy
12. Cakreswaraswmy Alayam Srikalahasti – M. Deendayal (Telugu)
13. Kotalu-Rakalu – P. Siva Krishna & M. Kasimbabu (Telugu)
14. Kalamkari Chitrakala – G. Venkateswarlu (Telugu)

Appendix – I: Mamidipudi Venkatarangaiya Memorial Lecture – 26

                           The Impact of British Colonialism on Different Social Classes

                           of Nineteenth Century Madras Presidency

                           —K.A. Manikumar

 

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Session XXXVII – Avanigadda 2013

Contents

General Presidential Address: Regional History in The Making of regions – Prof. Kesavn Valuthat

Section I: Ancient Andhra History and Archaeology

Presidential Address: Architecture in Andhradesa – A Brief Study – Prof. V. Meena Kuamri

1. Jagayyapeta Bhuddha Stupam Krishnateeramlo Telugu Bhasa, Samskruthula Sajeeva Rupam – A. Veerabhadraiah (Telugu)
2. Andhra Desa and Buddhism – Sabita Kumari
3. Decorated Pottery from early Historic Andhra – D. Sunita and Prof. P. Bhaskara Reddy
4. Buddhudu Andhradesaniki Vachada? – S. Narasaiah (Telugu)
5. Pastoral Deities and Cults of Pennar Basin –Prof. V. Sakuntala and Dr. D. Govindulu
6. Orientation of the Megalithic Monuments in Middle Krishna Valley: Andhra Pradesh – P Phanesh Babu
7. Buddhist sites and Monumnets: cultural Tourism Products – Dr. V. varija
8. Iron: Antiquity, technology and Social Organization in theoretical perspective – R. Saravanam
9. Pandavula mettapi Krothaga Veluguchusina Charitraka yugam nati Kattada Nirmana Saile : Oka Pareseelana – K. Venkateswarlu (Telugu)
10. Role of Buddhist Sanghas in changing Social and Economic patterns in early Andhra – Shaik Rakee Begum
11. Kham Jilla Vemuluru – Gondhigudem Rakshasa Gullu – M. Kiran Kumar (Telugu)

 

Section II : Medieval AndhraHistory

Presidential Address: Tax Terms – vijayanagara Period – Prof. D. Kiran Kranth Choudary

1. The Cholas – Andhras Relations and Encounters (11^th -12^th Century) – K.V. Ramakrishna Rao (Summary)
2. Foreign Traveller Domingopaes and his accounts on greatness of Sri Krishnadevaraya – M. Ramakrishnaiah (Summary)
3. Oronymic place name suffixes in Andhra under the Rayas of Vijayanagara – Dr. E. Sreedhar
4. Hydraulic Irrigation systems under the Kakatiyas of Warangal – Dr. E. Sobhan Babu
5. Krishnapatnam , Armagoan –Major Port towns in Nellore Mandalam in the 17^th Century – Dr. K.V.N. Raju (Summary)
6. The Soumyanathasvami Temple at nandalur – An Epigraphical Study – M. Subbaiah
7. Kakatiyula Kalamlo Mahilasadhikarata – Sr. Kusuma Swarupa
8. Epigraphy and Religious tolerance – Prof. N. Krishna Reddy and Dr. M. Vijaya Kumar Reddy
9. The Parasurameswara Temple at Attirala – A study – S. Veerabhadra
10. History of Siddhavatam Fort – A study – Dr. P. Sivaiah
11. Land and village Grants in Andhra by the Sangama and Saluva kings –N. Kiran Kumar and Dr. P. Hema
12. Shah raju – A Prominent Sufi – Dr. P. Hasseni
13. Mudigonda Chlukya Bttu Nathirajula Kaundinnya Mukthi Silasasanam – Dr. B. Ramesh Chandra Babu
14. Lord Venkateswara Motifs on Vijayanagara coins – K. Venkatesh Naik
15. Land and Villages Endoments during the time of easter Chalukya king Ammaraja II – M. Hari Kumar (Summary)
16. Kakatiyula Kalamnati Vastra Presramabhivrudhi – Oka Pareseelana – M. Varudhini (Telugu)
17. Origin and growth of the cult of Hanuman in the History and Culture of Rayalaseema – M.V. Revathi
18. Contribution of Women during the Reign of Sri Krishnadevaraya – D. Maddilety
19. Andhravaidhyulu Abhimanenchye Vaidhyajeevana Racheyta Lolambharaju – Prof. P.V. Ranganayakulu

Section III: Modern Andhra History

Presidential Address: Exploring Women’s History During Asaf Jahis: Initial reflections and Prospects – Prof. E. Sudha Rani

1. Entry of the Christian Missionaries into Andhra Districts – Dr. K. gangaiah
2. Colonial Educational Policy towards the Andhra Region of Madras Presidency – Dr. G. Somasekhara
3. Role of Kurnool Nawab in Wahabi Movement, 1839 –Kr. K. Maddaiah
4. Vempati China Satyam – Natyakalakaruni Jeevana gamanam – Vakulabharanam Lalitha (Telugu)
5. Art and Craft of the Vishwakarmas in Warangal District – Prof. K. Vijayababu
6. State of depressed Classes and Western Education in Southern Andhra During the 19^th Century – Dr. G. Raja Mohan Rao
7. Status of Education in Hyderabad – Dr. G. Dayakar
8. Bhamanis to Nizam Rules in Krishna Basin – Dr. Zareena Parveen
9. SC/ST Sub-plan Bill, 2012; Achievement of a sustained Dalit Struggles – Prof. Pasala Sudhakar and Akepogu Jammana
10. Machelipatnam Portuguese Sthavaram – Oka Pareseelana – Md. Silar (Telugu)
11. Founding of Osmania University – A Historical Perspective – Dr. Aravind Kumar
12. Chitturu Jillalo Svatantrodhyamam – Sardhar Pasupulati Sbbaramadasu – Oka Pareseelana – M. Deenadayal
13. Hyderabadi Cuisine during Asaf Jahis – A mark of Deccani Culture – Dr. srinivasa rao Vaddanam
14. Water Disputes in Irrigation and Agriculture: Krishna Water Disputes – Dr. M. Nagendra
15. Christian Missionaries and Educational Development in Colonial Kadapa District – A.D. 1800 – A.D. 1900 – Dr. G. Sambasiva Reddy & Dr. A. Ramanjul Reddy
16. Women Missionaries Evangelical work in Lugheran Church : A Study of Guntur District – Alladi Mahalakshmi
17. Role of Vizianagaram Feudatory in Freedom Struggle – S. Ambedkar Ashok
18. Origin of Public Health Department in Madras Presidency – Dr. Viswachandra Nath
19. Crime in Madras Presidency – Causes and Social background – Dr. K.V.N. Raju
20. Alur – A Treasure House of Culture and Communal harmony – Dr. C.S. Umamaheswari and M. jayalakshmi
21. Martyrs of Coastal Andhra in Indian Freedom Movement 1857-1947 – Sundarsana Rao Ithadi
22. Urbanization during the last Nizam period – A Study of Karimnagar District – Dr. Tallapally Manohar and Dr. Battula Srinivas
23. The Role of Dalits in Communist Movements with special reference to Krishna and Guntur District – R. Devaiah
24. Gurajada Apparao Samagra Rachanala Samputam; Prasnalu –Pariskaralu – Anubhavalu – Dr. K. Purusotham (Telugu)
25. Telugulo Stree Patrikalu – Sangha Samskartala Drukkonam (1883-1930) – Dr. P. Ramakrishna and Dr. B. Saidulu (Telugu)
26. Bhaktha Prahlada – first Talkie Film in Telugu Cinema – Dr. V. Ramabrahmam
27. Women activism and concisions in Rayalaseema : Reflections on Koti Reddy Ramasubbamma 1902-1982 – Shaik Mahaboob Basha
28. Panchayat System of a Tribal Community the case of Sugalis – Dr. K. Krishna Naik and Dr. K. Nettikallappa
29. Vaddla Veeraraghavachari Anandasramamu, Kadapa Jilla – Oka Pareseelana – M.V. Srinivasulu (Telugu)
30. Marapurani Swatantra Samara Yodhudu Chemakurti Seshagirirao – Dr. D. Venkateswareddy (Telugu)
31. The rise and fall of the TelanganaPeasants armed revolt (1944-191) – Dr. N. Venkateswarlu (Summary)
32. Nagarjunakonda : Bhugolika Charitaka mareyu Paryataka Konam – Dr. Venketeswarao Telluri. and Vattikuti Sandeep
33. Ambedkar and Convention – Dr. S. Murali Mohan
34. Sanghika duracharalaNirmulanalo Kandukuri Veeresalingam Patra – Oka Pareseelana – Dr. S. Siddapah and B. Venkatadri (Telugu) (Summary)
35. Bharathadesa Prasaswamyam – Nadu Nedu – B. Purushothama Rao (Telugu) (Summary)
36. Major Christian Pilgrims Tourist centers in South India – Dr. S. Mareelu (Summary)
37. The American Baptist Elugu Missionaries contribution in Andhra Pradesh – Dr. B. John Robert (Summary)

Section IV: Local History

Presidential Address: Pracheena Krishnateeram – Maro Chupu – Dr. G.V. Purnachandu

1. Patha Repalle Taluka Natyakalavabhava Vishestatha – O Tulanatma Adyayanam – M. Srinivararao (Telugu)
2. Lakshminarayana Swamy Devalayam – Prof. G. Venkatraramayya (Telugu)
3. Andrhaprdesamlo Samskrutika Punarujjevananiki Machilipatnam Kendram Kada? – Prof. Vakulabaranam Ramakrishna (Telugu)
4. Natavadi Devalayala Prasastyam – Krishna Jilla – Dr. Musugu Srinivasarao (Telugu)
5. Advent and spread of Mahasanghika sect in lower Krishna Valley – Dr. M.V. Ramkumar Ratnam and V. Dilip Kumar
6. Prakasa Jillalo Paryataka Kshetralu – Oka Pareseelana – Mavillapalli Srinivasulu (Telugu)
7. Vikyata Divisima – Palagani Gopal Reddy (Telugu) (Telugu)
8. Taratarala Telugu Samskruthi Varasatvam – Kuchipudi Natyam – Kala Nirnayam – Venkateswara Rao (Telugu)
9. Krishna Jillalo paryataka Pradesalu – Oka Pareseelana – Vepuri Sudarshan (Telugu)
10. Telugu Ratnam Mandali Venkata Krishnarao – Dr. Gudiseva Vishnuprasad (Telugu)
11. Maa Kosuru Punnaiah Bhagavatar garu – D. Sivasankar (Telugu) (Summary)
12. Divisima Alayamlo Agama Amsalu Vishleshana – Dr. Vedatam Rajagopala Chakravarti (Telugu) (Summary)
13. Madyayuga Andhradesa Vyavasaya Paresrama Pannula Swarupam Vishleshatmaka Pareseelana (A.D. 1000 – 1323) – Dr. K. Venkateswara Prasad (Telugu) (Summry
14. Sthalanamamga Eluru – Oka Pareseelana – B. Emanuel (Telugu) (Summary)
15. Velanati Dhurjayula Elubadilo Divi Taluka – Pushadapu Subbarao (Telugu) (Summary)
16. Prabhutva Arts Kalasala, Anantapuram – Dr. Subbaiah (Telugu) (Summary)
17. Velanadu Nelina Dhurjaya Vamsam – Sri Yadhanapudi Baburao (Telugu) (Summary)
18. Significance of the Kuchipudi Dance : A critical study – K. Suresh Babu (Summary)
19. The Classical Dance of the Kuchipudi in Andhra Pradesh – C.H. Venkateswarlu (Summary)
20. Natyacharyudu Jayana – Pasumarti Kesava Prasad (Telugu) (Summary)
21. The Contribution of Srikrishnadevarayalu to Krishna region : An Epigraphic Study – Dr. Yadava Raghu

Section V: Historiography

Presidential Address: Why Historiography ? – Prof. B. Surendra Rao

1. Application of Clio-metrics in History – Problems and Perspectives – Dr. V. mallikarjuna Reddy
2. Bahu Bashaavetha – Praveenyamgala Charitra Parisodakudu Vedam Venkatachala Iyear – Dr. G. Venkateswara Rao – (Telugu) ( Summary)

 

Mamidipudi Venkatarangaiya Memorial Lecture -25

Nationalism and Historical Writing –Prof. B. Surendra Rao

 

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Session XXXVI – Ongole – 2012

Contents

General Presidential Address: Trading Centres and Traders: The Internal Trade in pre-coloial Telugu Region During 17^th and 18^th Centuries, A.D. – Prof. R. Soma Reddy

 

Section I: Ancient Andhra History and Archaeology

Presidential Address: Early Historic South India: Some Issues and reflections on Cultural Transformation – Prof. K. Rajan

1. The Pre-historic – Early Historical Transitions in Andhra : A Theoretical appraisal – Dr. N. Chandra Mouli
2. Yellamgudibanda: A Unique Megalithic Half – Anthropomorphic Statue site in Chittor District – Dr. V. Ramabrahmam
3. Influence of Heavenly Bodies on Megalithic communities of South India as Evidenced form case study on Mudumal Site, Andhra Pradesh – V. vanlalhruaitluangi
4. A Study of Pre-historic culture in Musi River Valley, Nalgonda District, Andhra Pradesh – B. Saidulu
5. The application of Geographic Information System (GIS) in Exploring Settlement Pattern of Neolithic Communities in South India
6. Apariskrita Kotilingala Lghusasanalu – Oka Pareseelana – Dr. Sangabhatla Narasaiah (Telugu)
7. A brief Study of ramatirtham in Vizianagaram – Dr. R. Sai Kumar (Summary)
8. Pre-historic and early historic (Satavahana Period) Relics found in Tenali and its surroundings – Kadiyala Venkateswara Rao (Summary)
9. Women in early Indian Buddhism – Sabita Kumari (Summary)
10. Buddhism and Urbanization in Andhra – Dr. G. Raja Mohan Rao (Summary)
11. Some interesting Pottery and Terracotta objects from the south Indian Megaliths – Dr. Sunita (Summary)
12. Bilakalaguduru – A unique Megalithic Site in Kurnool District – J. Narayana (Summary)
13. Krishna Jillalo Jaina, Bhudda Udgana Patanalu – Mohammad Silar (Telugu) (Summary)

 

Section II: Medieval Andhra History

Presidential Address: Andhra’s Cultural interaction with Tamil Nadu and Karnataka – Dr. V.K. Mohan

1. The remissions and Abolitions of Taxes by the officials during the Vijayanagara Rule – Prof. N. Krishna Reddy
2. Horticulture during Vijayanagara Period – Dr. G. Anjaiah
3. Endowments to the Temples in Kurnool District under Tuluva Dynasty : An Inscriptional Study – Dr. Yadava Raghu
4. The significance of Ship building Technology at Narasapur Peta (c. 1500-1800) – K.V. Rama Krishna Rao
5. Gurramkonda Fort – A Study – Prof. P. Bhaskara Reddy
6. Sala Suktam : The Building of the house – Dr. R. Venkateswara Rao
7. Venkata Ramanuja Jiyar, 1506-1544 A.D. – Dr. A.R. Ramachandra Reddy
8. Panakala Narasimhaswamy Devalayam, Mangalagiri – Dr. G. Venkataramaiah (Telugu)
9. Velanati Kulotunga Rajendrachodayaraju-Nidumolu Silasasanam – Dr. B. Ramesh Chandra Babu (Telugu)
10. Sri Venugopalaswamy Devalayam, Magallu, Krishna Jilla – Dr. Musugu Srinivasa Rao (Telugu)
11. Nalgonda Jilla Nataka Samstalu – Natula Charitra – L. Lekhananda Swamy (Telugu)
12. Tanks and Temples in Vijayanagara – Dr. K. Venkateswarlu (Summary)
13. The Muktisvara Temple at Pillalamarri –J. Kamala Hasan (Summary)
14. Caste System in Kadapa region during 1000-1300 A.D. – K. Narasimhulu (Summary)
15. Endowments of Vijayanagar Rulers to Temples in Anantapur District of Andhra Pradesh – An Inscriptional Study – Dr. E. Sreedhar (Summary)
16. Saluva Timmarasu, the crafty Prime-Minister of Krishna Devaraya – Dr. T. Surya Prakash and Dr. Y. Ramachandra Reddy (Summary)
17. Andhradesam nandu Buddam Sankshipta Charitra – Dr. Jayaram Gollapudi & B. Rangaraju (Summary)
18. Palnati Chritralo Kothakonalu – Y.H.K. Mohan Rao (Telugu) (Summary)
19. Puratana Kattadala Jabitalo cherina Vemulavada Chalukula Vaihava Pratikaina Bhimesvaralayam Parirakshanatmakavasyakata – S. Nagendra Sarma (Telugu) (Summary)
20. Shanmuka Vigraham – M. Kiran Kumar (Telugu) (Summary)
21. Telugu, Samskruta Bhasalato Manasika Vikasam – Dr. S. Muralidhara Rao (Telugu) (Summary)

Section III: Modern Andhra History

Presidential Address: Locating Region and Identity: The Emergence of Hyderabad State and Paradigms of Growth, Integration and Continuity – Prof. S. Srinath

1. Various Theories and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar on Untouchables – Dr. K. Gangaiah
2. The Parakala Messacre : Mini Jallianwalabagh in Hyderabad State – Aravind Kumar
3. Development of Crochet Lace at narasapur since 1928 – M. Hari Prasad
4. Art and Architecture of Asaf Jahis – G. Dayakar
5. Sri Darsi Chenchaiah of Prakasam District, 1890-1964 – Dr. G. Somasekhara
6. Manual Scavenging : Response of Civil Society – Akepogu Jammanna
7. Andhra forest Economy Under madras Presidency, 1874-1890 A.D. –Dr. C. Kalyana Mohana Rao
8. Development of Communications in West Godavari District, 1925-1947 – Prof. P. Sivunnadu
9. Separate Andhar Question in Colonial Rayalaseema, 1913-1953 – Dr. G. Sambasiva Reddy
10. Early History of Madras Lunatic Asylums, 1794-1871 – Sudarshana Rao IIthadi
11. Economic aspects of Boya Community in Anantapur district – M. Guru Prasad
12. Historic Tungabhadra Floods : Impact on Kurnool (an eye witness account) – K. Maddaiah
13. Proscribed Pamphlets during Telangana Armed Struggle – R. Ravi Chandra
14. Cultural Heritage and Social Transformation of Madiga Community in Telangana – T. Manohar
15. Impoverishment of Peasants of Rayalaseema Under the British in 19^th Century – C. Umamaheswari
16. Vemula Kurmayya – Andhra Harijan Gandhi – Prof. S. Ambedkar Ashok
17. Role of Press : The Mobilization of Masses in telangana Armed Struggle – Dr. Venkateswara Rao Telluri
18. Ceded Districts – A Historical Study – John Robert
19. Kadapa Koti Reddy’s contribution to Freedom Struggle in Rayalaseema – V. Mallikarjuna Reddy
20. Architectural Art-forms in Nizams’ Dominions –Dr. V. Prabhukumari
21. Recent Suicides of Gold Smiths in Warangal District – Dr. K. Vijaya Babu
22. Administration of Ongole Region during Nizam’s period, 1750-1842 – Dr. Zareena Parveen
23. Charitra-Granthalaya Avirbhavam – S. Sujatha (Telugu)
24. Nukadorala Samajika, Samskrutika Parestithulu-Kattinat Nrutyam – Dr. Vakulabharanam Lalitha (Telugu)
25. Nune Tayaridarula Samaja Jeevanam – Prof. N. Kanakarathnam (Telugu)
26. Guttikoyala Samajika Jeevana Vidhanamu – J.J.C.P. Babu Rao (Telugu)
27. Kathakuduga Gurajada – Dr. Kalidasu Purushottam (Telugu)
28. Godavari Jillalo Granthalayodyamam, 1839-1925 Dr. P. Abel Raja Babu (Telugu)
29. Nirmal Sampradaya Chitrakala – G. Venkateswarlu (Telugu)
30. Nellorulo Prakruti Bhibastam, 1927 – Dr. G. Venkateswara Rao (Telugu)
31. Acharya Chanda Kanthayya – Dr. B. Sambamurthy (Telugu)
32. Andhra Pranthamlo Jatiyatabhavalu Parampara – Oka Pareseelana – B. Purushothama Rao (Telugu)
33. Gouthu Lachanna as Freedom fighter – K. Leela Rani & K. Bhagya Lakshmi (Summary)
34. Conservation of Historical monuments in Hyderabad – Dr. G. Jayaram (Summary)
35. Indian Christians –Pro-british or Pro-Nationals – Dr. G. Prakash Babu (Summary)
36. Improvement of Live-stock in Coastal Andhra – T. Kotirathanam – (Summary)
37. Communist Movement in Guntur District (1934-1952) – R. Devaiah (Summary)
38. Kandukuri Veeresalingam : Pandit vidyasagar of South India – B.A. Srinivas (Summary)
39. Background to ordination of Guntur Women, 1968-2000 – A. Mahalakshmi (Summary)

Section IV: Local History

Presidential Address: Prakasam Jilla Prantiya Charitra – B. Hanuma Reddy (Telugu)

1. Recent Archaeological Explorations made in Arthaveedu, Markapur and Pedaraveedu mandals of Prakasham District, A.P. – Ch. Babji Rao
2. Tourist places in Prakasham District – Dr. V. Sudarshan & Sri M. Trinath
3. Recent archaeological discoveries in Lower Gundlakamma River Valley – Yesu Babu M.
4. Addanki Rajyapalakudu Prolayavemau-marganirdesakudu –Prof. R. Chandrasekhara Reddy (Telugu)
5. Gundlakamma Nadi Parevahaka Prantam-Bauddhmatha Vikasam – Dr. D. Venkateswara Reddy (Telugu)
6. Chalanachitra Paresramalo Prakasam (Ongolu) Jilla Vasulu – Sri Ch. Venkateswarlu (Telugu)
7. Sanghita Sahitya Velugu Tyagayya – Sri M. Srinivasulu (Telugu)

 

Section V: Historiography

Presidential Address: Malabar Rebellion of 1921: A Historiographic Survey – Prof. K. Gopalan Kutty

1. Historiography in Ayurveda Contrasting Accounts on the origin of Ayurveda – Prof. P.V. Ranganayakulu

 

Mamidipudi Venkatarangaiya Memorial Lecture -24

What is History Now-Challenges and Possibilities – Prof. K. Gopalan Kutty

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Session XXXV: Kuppam – 2011

Contents

General President’s Address: Nayankara System in the Vijayanagara State –

Prof. Y. Subbarayalu

 

Section I: Ancient Andhra History and Archaeology

Presidential Address: Some Observations on the Epigraphy of Early Andhradesa –

 Dr. B. Ramesh Chandra Babu

1. Palaeaolithic Site at Gummanampadu, Guntur (Dt.) – D. K. Ajay Kumar
2. Traces of Neolithic Civilizations and Buddhist Stupa Relics of Satavahana Times found on Historic Kondavidu hills in Guntur Dt. –Kadiyala Venkateswara Rao
3. Recent Discoveries of Jaina Tirthankara Images in West Godavari Dt. –Balaji Cholla
4. Astronomical Cycle of Days in Jaina Literature – Dr. Rallapalli Venkateswara Rao
5. Culture, heritage and Diversity as Tourism Resources : A Case Study of Kadapa Dt. Andhra Pradesh – Dr. V. Varija
6. Sri Bhagavan Mahaveer Sangrahalayam : Kadapa – Oka Vishleshana – G. Babu (Telugu)
7. Sasanalalo Kadapha – R. Rajagopal (Telugu) (Summary)

Section II: Medieval Andhra History

Presidential Address: Socio-Cultural History of Medieval Andhradesa: Some New Avenues and Sources – Prof. P. Hymavathi

1. Head Ornaments Depicted in the Nolamba Sculptures of Hemavathi – V. Padma
2. History and Culture of the Kanduru Chodas – An Epigraphical Study – Dr. Mercy Ratna Rani & K. narasihmulu
3. Agriculture as an occupation during the Kakatiya Period – G. Sekhar & Dr. P. Ramakrishna
4. The nameswara Temple (Pillamarri) – A Study – J. Kamala Hasan
5. Ornaments of the Kakatiya Period as reflected in Sculpture – Dr. K. Swaroopa
6. Chandragiri in the History of Vijayanagara Empire – Prof. P. Bhaskar Reddy & P. Sivaiah
7. A Dasavanda Sasana Patramfrom Pendlimarri – Prof. G. Padmanabham & S. Veerabhadra
8. Depiction of Flora in the Vijayanagara Sculptural Art in Rayalaseema – Prof. P. Neerajakshulu Naidu
9. Dress and Coiffure as seen form the Vijayanagara Paintings – Prof. D. Kiran Kranth Choudary
10. Hair – Dress Depicted in the Temples of Tadpatri – Prof. K. Reddeppa
11. Temple Festivals during the period of Sadasivaraya – n. Kiran Kumar
12. Flok – Dance Sculptures in Temple Art of Rayalaseema During The Vijayanagara Period – Govindu Surendra
13. Sculptural Art of Trivikarama in T.T.D. Temples – Dr. K. Rajasekhar
14. Select Coins of Vijayanagara Rulers – A Case Study – Prof. C.K. Mohana rao & Kishan Guguloth(Summary)
15. Place names Origin and Developments Influenced By Several Factors – M. Dasu (Summary)
16. Tirumala as a centre of Devotion – V. Thimmappa
17. Kurkyala Sasana Visheshalu – Dr. Sangana Bhatla Narasaiah (Telugu)
18. Charetraka Vaibhavam Kolpotunna Madyayugalanati Elagandula Kota – S. Nagendra Sarma (Telugu)
19. Sopalem Chennakesavaswamy Alayacharitra, Silpah, Chitra kala Visheshalu – M. Sivanandapradeep
20. Devalayalaku Alayavalam Kadapa Jilla – K. Ramanjaneyulu (Telugu) (Summary)
21. Kadaph Jilla Kotalapai Oka Pareseelana – N. Siva Sweth (Telugu) (Summary)
22. Veiey Savastarala Rajula Palanakalamlo Nati Prajala Jeevana Vidhanam – G. Narayana (Telugu) (Summary)
23. Kakatiula Kalamnati Nadulu – Oka Pareseelana – Ch. Venkateswarlu (Telugu) (Summary)

 

Section III: Modern Andhra History

Presidential Address: Water Resources and Water Management in Andhra Pradesh – Dr. G. VenkateswarRao

1. The impact of Circuit Committee Recommendations on Vizianagaram Zamindary (1768-1803) – Dr. K. Vijaya Babu
2. The Astronomical and Chronological Pursuits of C.P. Brown – K.V. Ramakrishna Rao
3. Gurajada (1862-1915) – A Social Reformer – A Literary Stal wart and Researcher – Dr. R. Sai Kumar
4. Madras presidency – Upliftment of Depressed Classes in costal Andhra – Dr. K. Gangaiah
5. Forest Satyagraha in Colonial Rayalaseema – Dr. G. Samba Siva Reddy
6. The Unsung –Hero of the Hyderabad Freedom Struggle – Narayana Rao Pawar – Dr. Aravind Kumar
7. Narrative Art and Culture of Pandavulavaru – A dependent Nomadic Sub-Caste of Mudiraj Community (Mutrasis) – Dr. P. Sadanandam
8. Laocal Knowledge System of the foraging Chenchus – Dr. K. Shyamala
9. Indigenous Techonology in marine Fishing – A Case Study of Chepalapedauppada – Prof. P. Sivunnaidu
10. The Fiesta of Festivity in Hyderabad Under the Nizams – Dr. Prabhu Kumari Vanama (Summary)
11. Education Development under the Asafijahis – Dr. G. Dayakar (Summary
12. A Study of Pandikona Paleagars in Pathikonda Taluq in Kurnool District – Dr. John Robert (Summary)
13. Role of Women Associations: Andhra Mahila Sabha and other Associations in Telangana 1900-1951 – Dr. Jayaram Gollapudi (Summary)
14. The contribution of Arya Samaj in Guntur District – Dr. S. Reddeppa (Summary)
15. Quit India Movement : A “Middle Class” Response in Colonial India – Kancherla Somaiah (Summary)
16. Swatantra Party and its Electoral Performance fron 1962 to 1971 – Dr. N. Narendra Babu (Summary)
17. The Significance of NREGS Programmes – A Historical Study in Andhra Pradesh (2005-2008) – M. Ramakkrishnaiah (Summary)
18. Status and Position of other Backward Classes in Andhra Pradesh – A Study of Post Mandal Judgements – Malleal nagendra (Summary)
19. Water Resource Management Strategy : A Study of Rayalaseema Region – K. Bade Saheb (Summary)
20. Career and Achievements of the Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy A Study 1949-2009 – Dr. G. Gowthaman (Summary)
21. Astha Andhra Mahasabhapai Oka Charitraka Pareseelana – Krishan Sagarapu Upendra (Telugu)
22. Tloi Mahila Charitra Rachayitri : Bhandaru Achamambh (1874-1905) – Prof. P. Ramalakshmi (Telugu)
23. Hitakarini Samaja Vdyasamstalu – Charitratmaka Nepadyam (1906-2006) – Dr. P.A. Raja Babu (Telugu)
24. Dappu Paredhi – Prof. N. Kanakaratnam (Telugu)
25. Andhrapradeshlo Ammayello Vesyavruthi – Dr. V. Lalitha (Telugu)
26. Svatantra Sangramam Charitralo Verulapadu Gramam, Krishna Jilla – Oka Pareseelana – Dr. Musugu Srinivasa Rao (Telugu) ( Summary)
27. Mahila Paresramika Pathasala – Narasaraopeta – Alladi Mahalakshmi (Telugu) (Summary)
28. Andhrapradeshlo Girijanula Jathula Uneki – Sakinala Paul (Telugu) (Summary)
29. Nakakshi Janpada Chitrakala – Ginna Venkateswarlu (Telugu) (Summary)
30. Varthapatrikalu – Nadu Nedu – B. Purushothama Rao (Telugu) (Summary)

 

Secton IV Local History

Presidential Address:‘Megaliths to Memorials: A Cultural Process,’ in the Kuppam Region of Andhra Pradesh – Dr. P.C. Venkata Subbaiah

1. Kuppam – A Megalithic Cultural Domain in Chittoor District: Recent Discoveries – Dr. V. Ramabrahmam
2. A History of Kuppam – E. Harshavardhan
3. Memorial Stones in Chittoor District – A Study – Prof. R. Chandra Sekhara Reddy
4. Notices of Telugu Language, Land and People in the Diary of Ananda Ranga Pillai (1736-61) – Dr. N. Chandra Mouli & Dr. D. Viswanadha Sastry
5. Denotified Tribes : Initiatives taken for Development and outcome – Dr. Malli Gandhi
6. Sri Sadguru Malayala Swamy and his Vyasashram – Dr. V. Sudarshan
7. Madanapalli – Andhra Ooty – B.A. Srinivasa (Summary)
8. Keelapatla Gramam – Charitraka, Samskrutika Pareseelana – M. Vijay

 

Section V: Historiography

Presidential Address: Contextualising Historiographical Trends in The Post-Modern and Post-Colonial Era – Prof. N. Rajendran

 

Mamidipudi Venkatarangaiya Memorial Lecture – 23

Colonialism, Anti-Colonial Struggles and Nationalism: unmasking Benighted Madras – Prof. N. Rajendran.

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Session XXXIV – Guntur – 2010

Contents

General Presidential Address: Revisiting Historiography of Andhra Pradesh – Prof. V. Ramakrishna

Section I: Ancient Andhra History and Archaeology

Presidential Address: A Basin Model Approach for Understanding Prehistoric Colonization Patterns in Andhra Pradesh – Prof. Ravi Korisettar

1. A Note on the Rock Art at Veparala, Gandlapenta Mandal, Anantapur District, Andhra Pradesh – Dr. P.C. Venkatasubbaiah
2. An incredible Megalith Dolmen Chamber Tome with Petroglyph Symbol found on Dannanapeta, Pandavulametta, Srikakulam District – Kadiyala Venkateswara Rao
3. Eguvakantala Cheruvu – A Unique Megalithic Complex in Chittoor District – Dr. V. Ramabrahmam
4. Megalithic Belief and Practices amongst the Muria of Bastar Region, Chhattisgarh: Insight from Ethnographic Tradition – Tirtharaj Bhoi
5. Amaravati Stupa –Historical Analysis – Dr. Ruchi Sing
6. Some Observations on the Origins of Mahayana Buddhist Literature and its Reamification – Prof. J. Sitaramamma
7. Kaliyars of the Past – P. Gopal Reddy
8. Alchey – Elixir of Transformation – Dr. Rallapalli Venkateswara Rao
9. The development of Buddhist Architecture in Andhra Pradesh: A Case Study – Ch. Babji Rao (Summary)
10. Universal Values of Buddhist Tradition – N. Sai Babu (Summary)
11. Historical Temples as Tourism Products for a Development of Cultural Tourism in A.P. – A Case Study (Summary)
12. Vajra Hastani Purushothama Puram Tamrasasanam – Dr. B.S. Ramesh Chandra Babu (Telugu)
13. Acharya Nagarjunudu E Pranthamlo Undevadu? – Sanganabhatla Narasaiah (Telugu)

 

Section II: Medieval Andhra History

Presidential Address: The Dutch East India Company and Ship Building Industry in the Coastal Andhra During 17^th Century – Dr. Ishrat Alam

1. History of Udayagiri Fort – P. Bhaskar Reddy
2. Depiction of Mahisasuramardini in the Kaktiya Art – A Study – Dr. Karanam Sudhakar
3. Aesthetics of the Vijayanagara Paintings – Prof. D. Kiran Kranth Choudary
4. Trade and Trading Communities in Coastal Andhra in the 17^th Century – Dr. K.V.N. Raju
5. Endowments to Temple during the time of Achyutadevaraya – Dr. Nagolu Krishna Reddy
6. Siddhodvaha Inscription of Nrisimha – A Reappraisal – Prof. G. Padmanabham
7. Religious Activities of the Vijayanagara Rulers in Medieval Rayalaseema – Dr. A. Ramanjul Reddy
8. Narasimha in the Folk Songs of Andhra – P.V. Sridevi
9. Navabrahma Temple at Alampur – E.V. Padmaja (Summary)
10. Social life in the Vijayanagara Period as Gleaned from Amuktamalyada – B.A. Srinivas (Summary)
11. Temple Building Techniques in Hindu and Muslim Structures of the Vijayanagara Period – Govindu Surendra (Summary)
12. Polavas – A Medieval Historical Temple of Karimnagar District – G. Vijay, G. Tirupati & E. Rajesham (Summary)
13. Sculptural Art of Narasmha in TTD Temples – Dr. K. Rajasekhar (Summary)
14. Prakasam Jilla Gramadevatalu – B.V. Ramana Reddy (Telugu)
15. Telugu Sahityamu- Nrutyakala – Prof. K. Kusuma Bai (Telugu)
16. Odapalli Sasanalu – Oka Pareseelana – Dr. N. Kanakaratnam (Telugu)
17. Kakatiyulu Silpala Parerakshanalo Bhaganaga Naganuru Devalayalaku Mahardhasa – S. Nagendra Saram
18. Kurnoolnu Anglamlo Sarega Rasukontunnama? – Ch. Narayanaswamy

Section III: Modern Andhra History

Presidential Address: Dr. Yagati Chinna Rao

1. Account of the Bobbili War in the Diary of Ananda Ranga Pillai: The Dubash of the French in Pondicherry (1736-61) – Dr. N. Chandramouli & Dr. D. Viswanatha Sastry
2. Minor Irrigation Works in Ceded Districts C. 1500-1900 A.D. – Mercy Ratna Rani
3. Appendices Chief Labourer Castes and English East India Company in Madras in 17^th and 18^th Centuries – Vikram Harijan
4. Creating Consciousness among the Colonised: Reading Rooms in Rayalaseema, 1858-1920 – Dr. G. Samba Siva Reddy
5. A Study of Raerla Kavilgar in Dhone Taluq, Kurnool District – Dr. John Robert
6. Fforest Policies and Acts in Colonial South India (1800-1900) – V. Raj Mahammad
7. Origin and the Growth of Political Parties during the British Rule in India – Dr. N. Garendra Babu
8. Social Welfare Measures for Depressed Classes in the Madras Province under Justice Party during 1920-1925 – Prof. P. Sivunnaidu
9. Godavari Delta Mission Its Social and Educational Contribution to East and West Godavari Districts – Dr. Golla Prakash Babu
10. The Educationa Policy of American Lutheran Missionaries in Andhra- The Socio-Economic implications on Masses: An Appraisal – Prof. B. David Raju & E. Mukkanti
11. Western Christian Missionaries – Economic Upliftment of Depressed Classes in coastal Andhra –Dr. K. Gangaiah
12. Kandukuri Veeresalingam as a Social Reformer : A Study – Dr. S. Reddeppa
13. Critique of Colonial Rule in India: A Study in the early Iedas of Unnava Lakshminarayana – Krishna Chaitanya Mopidevi
14. Role of Madduri Annapurnnaiah in Andhra Socialist Movement – Dr. B. Baji Rao
15. Beacon of light in the service of Telugu Language and Cultures Sri Krishnadevaraya Andhra Bhasha Nilayam – Dr. Aravind Kumar
16. Establishment of Azam Jahi Mills in Warangal district – A Study – T. Dayakar, & G. Dayakar
17. An ‘Ideal Record Rook’ and Arrangement of Records – A Scientific Approach – S. Md. Anwarul Haq
18. Eco-Tourism – with special Reference to the Warangal District – Islavath Bhadru
19. Gadicherla Harisarvothama Rao : A Patriot and a Journalist – Dr. K. Maddaiah (Summary)
20. Public Library Movement in Andhra – Social Evolution in the Role of Libraries – G. Somasekhar Rao (Summary)
21. The Impact of Communication Media on Telangana Armed Struggle – Dr. Srinivas Rao Vaddanam (Summary)
22. Masses Movements towards Christianity in Primcly States: A Case Study of Telangana – Ghanta Sarath Babu (Summary)
23. Revival of Ayurvedic Medicine in Indian National Movement: With Special Reference to Andhra -1900-1937 – J. Jyothi Bai (Summary)
24. Note on the Diseases affected by the Cattle in the Madras Presidency from 1925-1935 and the nature of the services rendered by Civil Veterinary Department – R. Kotiratnam (Summary)
25. Oral History and Marriage Customs of the Lambadas in Andhra Pradesh: A Case Study of Mahaboob Nagar District – A. Ravi (Summary)
26. Perspectives of Yerukala Community in Anantapur District: A Study – G. Vidyasankar (Summary)
27. Godavari Jillalo Girijana Poratalu (1789-1917) – P Abel Raja Babu (Telugu)
28. 20va Sathabdamlo Andhra Ayurvedha Vidyalayala Vikasamu – Dr. P.V. Ranganayakulu (Telugu)
29. Hakkula Udyama Karulu Balgopal Jeevitham – Oka Pareseelana – J.J.C.P. Babu Rao (Telugu)
30. Siddhi Gomalu Samskruthi Sangitha Nrutyamsalu – V. Lalitha (Telugu)
31. Kalaprapurna Panditha Kotta Satyanarayana Choudary Kalipuranam – Hethuvadha Drukpadam – M. Subba Rao (Telugu)
32. Andhra Pradeshloni Janapada – Girijaya Nrutyalu – Moluguri Srinivas (Telugu)

Section IV: Local History

1. Women and Movements : A Study of Leadership in Guntur District – Prof. P. Ramalakshmi
2. Emergence and Spread of the Saila Schools in the Lower Krishna Valley – Prof. M.V. Ram Kumar Ratnam
3. Buddha and Nagarjuna’s Dialectical Methods on Historical Perspective – L. Udayakumar
4. Salvation Army, Bane or Boon? A Critique of Yerukula Reformation in Guntur District of Andhra Pradesh – Dr. Malli Gandhi
5. Development of Guntur General Hospital 1923-1947 – M. Viswachandra Nath
6. Vidya Rangamlo Crystava Missonarela Seva – Gunturu Pattana Pareseelana – Dr. Musugu Srinivasa Rao (Telugu)
7. Daktaru B.V. Subbamma – Samaja Krushi – Alladi Mahalakshmi (Telugu)
8. Krishnanadhi Charitraka Prastanam – Adunika Yugam – Prof. R. Chandrasekhar Reddy (Telugu)

Section V: Historiography

1. The Journey from Agrarian History of Environmental History: A Historiographical Query in Indian Colonial Context – Prof. Arun Bandopadhyay
2. Andhra Historiography: An Introduction – Dr. G.Rajamohana Rao
3. Eenati Samasyala Pareshkaraniki – Charitralu Aanadu Cheppabadina Samadanalu – G. Venkateswara Rao

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Session XXXIII – Kunrnool – 2009

Contents

General Presidential Address:Andhra Desha’s Cultural Interaction with Southeast Asia: Some Preliminary Investigations into its Beginnings – Prof. S. Nagaraju

Section I: Ancient Andhra History and Archaeology

Presidential Address: Archaeo-A Stronomy and South Inidan Megaliths: Recent Evidence from Andhra Pradesh – Prof. P.R. Rao

1. Prehistoric Remains from Muddanur Area of Kadapa District – Dr. P.C. Venkata Subbaiah
2. The Neolithic Phase in Nandigama Taluk (Krishna District) – Prof. B. David Raju
3. Scientific Documentation of the Megalothic Site – P. Phanesh Babu
4. Forts in Early Telangana of Andhradesha – Dr. N. Kanaka Ratnam
5. Buddhist Sculpturs from Ghantasala – Sabitha Kumari
6. The Role of Buddhism in the Maritime Trade of Andradesa – Dr. G. Rajamohan Rao
7. Depiction of Mahisasuramardini in the Nolamba Art – Dr. Karanam Sudhakar
8. Goddess Parvati Depicted in Temple Art of Rayalaseema – K. Chitti Kalavathi
9. Ancient Orissa, Her Early Temples of Kalinga Style and Saiva Culture – Sri Jagabandhu Padhi
10. Vistiges of the Havoc(s) of Yore – P. Gopal Reddyy
11. Kubera in Art & Literature – A Study – Dr. U. Lakshmi Devi
12. Budduni Samakaleena Kareemnagar Prantam Boudham – Dr. Sanganabhatla Narasaiah (Telugu)
13. Turpu Teeramlo Kanumarugaina Satavahanula/Ikshvakula Nati Revu Pattanam-Boudha Kshetram Gandhapuri – Oka Pareseelana – K. Venkateswara Rao (Telugu)

Section II: Medieval Andhra History

Presidential Address: Dr. Salma Ahmed Farooqui

1. A Note on the Legitimation of Kingship under the Eastern Chalukyas – Dr. N.R. Vijaya
2. Two Rare Multi-cephalours Sculptures of Narasimha from Andhra – Prof. M. Krishna Kumari
3. Recently Discovered Medieval Temple Dakamarri Visakhapatnam District – Dr. Kolluru Suryanarayana
4. The Trikuta Temple of Sivalakoduru – G. Vijay & G. Tirupathi
5. Saptamtrikas in the Kakatiya Art (11^th Century to 14^th Century A.D.) – Dr. N. Adinarayana
6. Caste system or Social Order in Rayalaseema During the vijayanagara Period – Dr. A. Ramanjul Reddy
7. Historicizing the Formation of Ananthapur During Vijayanagara Period – Dr. K. Syamala
8. Uppaluru: A Unique Village Where Upper Caste Hindus and Dalits Live in Perfect Harmony – G. Santhi Kiran
9. Printing History on the Chintz Cloth – K.V. Ramakrishna Rao
10. Architectural Features of Sri Lakshmi Chennakesava Swamy Temple, Markapuram: Praksam District – M. Sivananda Pradeep
11. Vemulavada Kshetrampai Samagra Pareshodhanala Avasyakata – S. Nagendra Sarma (Telugu)
12. Vema Bhupala Charitam – Oka Charitraka Pareseelana – Dr. G. Padmanabham (Telugu)
13. Charitralo Rajulu, Kavulu – Oka Pareseelana – Dr. Bukka Gangi Reddy (Telugu)
14. Nandyala Prabhuvula Kalamlo Samajika Charitra: Sasanadharitam – Dr. K. Venkateswarlu (Telugu)

Section III: Modern Andhra History

Presidential Address: Writing History and Archival Practices: Between the Relams of Modernity and Post-Modernity – Prof. Y.A. Sudhakar Reddy

1. Impact of Khara Famine on Anantapur Dist. 1891-92 – A.R. Ramachandra Reddy
2. Assignment of House sites and Starting of Co-operative Societies to the Depressed Classes During the British Raj in Costal Andhra Districts – Dr. K. Gangaiah
3. Role of Media in the freedom Struggle in Rayalaseema – 1835-1947 – Dr. K. Maddaiah
4. Surendranath Banerje and Maharaja Ananada Gajapathi – Dr. R. Sai Kumar
5. Trade Union Movement in Telangana 1910-1948 – M. Sambaiah
6. Writing Themselves, Casting Themselves:Women Print Culture and Social Reform inColonial Andhra – A Case Study of the Hindu Sundary, 1902-1947 – S. Mahaboob Basha
7. Unrest of the rent paying classes in the Vizagapatam District 1920-1935 – Dr. P. Sivunnaidu
8. Women as Priests and Preachers – Prof. P. Ramalakshmi
9. Kadapa Kotireddy’s Contribution to Agriculture in Rayalaseema – Dr. V. Mallikarjuna Reddy
10. Health Management under Chittoor Municipality during the years 1917-70 – A Study – Dr. S.R. Saranya Kumar
11. Marginalization of Dalits in the Socio-Economic Development of Andhra Pradesh (1976-2001) in the context of Globalization – A. Jammanna & Dr. P. Sudhakar
12. Life and personality of C. Ramaraju – V. Thiruapthi
13. Telangana armed Struggle a role of Vanga Narsaiah – M. Ashok
14. Professor Haimendorf – The Pioneer of Tribal Welfare – Dr. S. Abdul Khader
15. Narrative Art and Culture of Goudajettis-The Sub caste of Gouda Community in Andhra Pradesh – Dr. P. Sadanandam & Dr. T. Dayakar Rao
16. Regional Disparties of Irrigation and Agriculture development in Andhra Pradesh – M. Srinu
17. Boycott of Municipalities – With Special Reference to Chirala and Bejawada – M. Rama Devi
18. Marginalization of Muslims – A Study into Anantapur District – P. Hasini
19. A Brief Note on Tandas of Ramakuppam in Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh – Dr. D. Mercy Ratna Rani
20. Water and Federalism: India’s Institutions Governing Inter State River Waters – M. Rani
21. Heritage Walks in Hyderabad – A Study – Ch. Rajkumar
22. Forest Uprising in Rayachoty Durring the Non-Co-Operation Movement (1920-1922) – V. Raj Mohammad
23. The role of Raghupathi Venkatarathnam Naidu as a Social Reformer for the Upliftment of Women – A Study – Prof. T. Nagamma
24. Hanumakonda Sri Rajarajanarendra Andhra Basha Nilayaniki Nyayavadulu Chesina Basha Seva 1901-2006 – Dr. Swadesh & Dr. P. Anjaiah (Telugu)
25. Dakshinadhi Sabarmathi Nirmatha Dr. Bramphajyosyula Subrahmanyam – Dr. B. Raja Rao (Telugu)
26. Tirupatamma Tirunallu – Penuganchiprolu – Dr. M. Srinivasa Rao (Telugu)
27. Medaram Girijana Jatara – Oka Vivarana – T. Srinivasa, & P. Saidulu (Telugu)
28. Metuku Seemalo Swatantrodyama Ankurarpana – Jogipeta, Kandhi Andhramahasabhalu – P. Jaya Raj (Telugu)
29. Adhi Andhrulu – Dr. Paka Raja Rao (Telugu)
30. Medulla ‘Mathatatvekarana’lo Charitra Patya Pustakalu: Andhrapradeshloni Charitra ‘Papular Guide’ pai oka Pareseelana – Dr. G. Sambasiva Reddy (Telugu)
31. Kalyanamastu – Oka Samajika Arthika Pareseelana – Dr. V. Bhaskar (Telugu)
32. Bharata Jatiyodhymamlo Sri Chilakamarthi – P.A. Raja Babu (Telugu)
33. Dharmarajula Jatara oka pareseelana – B.A. Bhaskar (Telugu)
34. Telangana Sayudha Poratamlo Bhimireddy Patra – K.S. Upendra

Section IV: Local History

Presidential Address: Prof. S. Gopala Krishna

1. Tumbalam a Cultural Centre of Medieval Andhra – Prof. S.S. Ramachandra Murthy & Dr. N. Krishna Reddy
2. Nandavaram: A Historical Study – Dr. P. Bhaskara Reddy
3. Architectural Features of Jain Tmples in Rayalasima – A Study – Porf. D. Kiran Kranth Choudary
4. Socio-Economic and Cultural Study of A Group of Saivate Temples-With Special Reference to Panchalingala, E. Tandrapadu and Gundiparla of Kurnool District – Dr. C.S. Umamaheswari
5. The Abdul Wahab Tomb of Kurnool: A Majestic Bijapuri Monument – Syed Moosa Miah
6. Problems and Prospects in Writing Local History: A Case Study of Kangundi, Chittoor District, A.P. – E. Harshavardhan
7. Colonel Colin Mackenzie’s Contributions to South Indian History with Special Reference to Kurnool – B. Samuel Johnson
8. Kurnool Camp in the Hyderabad Freedom Struggle – Dr. Aravinda Kumar
9. The Career and Role of Syed Mohiudding Khadari Biayabani in Freedom Movement of Andhra Pradesh – Dr. P. Athavulla Khan
10. Srisailam – A Popular Saiva Pilgrim Centre and Tourism hu – A Study – B. Padmalatha& Dr. G. Chandra Reddy
11. Eco-Tourism Management in Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve – Dr. P. Sivsanakara Reddy
12. Wild Life Tourism in Andhra Pradesh with Special Reference to Kurnool District – I. Bhadru & M. Linga Reddy
13. Adhoni Sankshipta Caharitra – M. Ramakrishnaiah (Telugu)
14. Madyauga Andhradesamlo Maratha Patra – Sri Saila Mathalu – Prof. R. Chandra Sekhar Reddy (Telugu)
15. Revarendam Dr. Willam Arthar Stanton (1867-1954 A.D.) – M. Indira Shanti (Telugu)
16. Hyderabad Nagara Jalavanarulu – Paryavarana Samasyalau – Dr. G. Venkateswara Rao (Telugu)
17. Kurnoolu Jilla Kaifiyatlu – Sthanika Charitra – Pareseelana – Dr. B. John Robert
18. Pyalakurthi Gramam (Kurnool Jilla) Charitraka, Sanghika Parestitulu: Nadu Nedu – Dr. Y Raghu
19. 1865-66 Savastaramu Kurnool Jilla Karavu: Budda Vengalareddy Datrutvamu – Dr. N. Venkata Subba Reddy & Dr. K. Gajendra Reddy

Section V: Historiography

Presidential Address: The 1940s in India History – Prof. Indivar Kamtekar

1. Historicism of Archaieval Sources-Police, Jail and Resident Organizations Under “Sira-Ul-Mulk in Andhra – A Case Study – Prof. C. Kalyana Mohana Rao & G. Kishan

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How India has looked at its Modern History –

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Session XXXII – Warangal – 2008

Contents

 

General Presidential Address: English Press in the Deccan and Early News Papers in Telugu – Dr. Mangamma

Section I: Ancient Andhra History and Archaeology

Presidential Address: Geoarchaeology of Stone Age Sites with Special Reference to Northeastern Andhra Pradesh – Prof. P. Vijaya Pradash

1. The Protohistoric Cultural Sequence at Ramapuram – P.C. Venkata Subbaiah & K. Srinivasulu
2. Ratta Rulers and Jainism – P. Gopal Reddy
3. A Historical Study of the Mahendra Mountains from 2^nd Centuary BC to 12^th Centuary A.D. – Sri Jagabandhu Padhi
4. Sculptures of Mahisasuramardini in K.B. Museum, Golkonda – An Iconographical Study – Karanam Sudhakar
5. Sree Krishna Theme in the Arts of Andhra Desa – Pfor. V. Meena Kumari
6. Historical Sites Getting Submerged in Yellampalli Project – J. Ramanaiah & S. Jai Kishan
7. Save Kotilengala – Ellampalli Projectlo Munigipotunna Satavahanula Stavaralu – Sankapally Nagendra Sharma (Telugu)
8. Haludu Sapta Godavari Sambhandalu – S. Narsaiah (Telugu)

Section II: Medieval Andhra History & Culture

Presidential Address: The Indian Ocean, Ming China and Soth India: Pattern of Trade, Politics and Conquest in the Fifteenth Century – Prof. Venkata Raghotham

1. A Rare Icon of Siva in the Saktisvara Temple at Yanamadurru – Prof. M. Krishna Kumari
2. Vaidumba Chiefs (A.D. 800-1400) – Dr. D. Mercy Ratna Rani
3. Female Deities Depicted in the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Ahobilam – K.C. Kalavathi
4. Agriculture and Irrigation in Andhra During the Vijayanagara Period A.D. 1350-1565 – V. Palanichary
5. Maintenance and Repair of Irrigation works under Rayas of Vijayanagar in Rayalaseema – V. Mallikarjuna Reddy
6. A Home Away from Home: The Enigma of Pantanadu – B. Rama Chandra Reddy
7. Mallai or Mallayya (C. 1580-1636): The Merchant-Warrior of South India – K.V. Ramakrishna Rao
8. An Analytical Study of Hindu-Muslim Numismatical order- Vijayanagara and Qutb Shahis of Golkonda – Prof. C.K. Mohan Rao
9. Mir Momin – A Multi – Faceted Personality of Qutb Shahi Era (AD 1553-1624) – Mohammed Yaqoob Ali & Nookala Srikanth Reddy (Summary)
10. Kakatiyula Silpa Kalavaibhvam Oka Pareseelana – Ch. Bapu & Ch. Srinivasa (Telugu)
11. The Constume of Portrait Sculptures, Gods and Goddesses Depicted in the Temples of Tradpatri – Dr. K. Reddeppa (Summary)
12. Sources for the Study of Saptamatrikas in Andhra Desa – Dr. N. Adinarayana (Summary)
13. Addressing the Officers in the Grants of the Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi – Dr. N.R. Vijaya (Summary)

Section III: Modern Andhra History

Presidential Address: Hyderabad Independent Political, Cultural Reflections – Inukonda Thirumali

1. Literature and the Press Against Untouchability in First Half of the 20^th Century – Dr. K. Gangaiah
2. Conditions of Telugu People in Malaya During the British Colonialism – Dr. C. Ravindranatha Reddy
3. Oral History Tradition – A Study of the Dakkalis Sub-Caste of Madiga Community – Dr. P. Sadanandam & Dr. T. Dayakar Rao
4. Role of Peasants in the Freedom Struggle in Rayalaseema: 1933-1947 – Dr. K. Maddaiah
5. Krishna Water Dispute: A Historical Background – Dr. Midatala Rani
6. Tribal Plant Lore and their Health Tradition ( A Case of Chenchu and Sugali in Nallamala Forest Rgion) – K. Shyamala
7. Seven Martyrs of Tenali in Quit India Movement – Dr. M. Rama Devi
8. Political Consciousness of Leaders and People in Telangana Armed Struggle – Kattagani Ravinder
9. Public Health in Vizagapatam Under British Rule 1845-1947 – A. Jyothi Bai
10. Spreading the Fragrance of Sisterhood: Women’s Organisations and Consciousness in Colonial Andhra, 1902-1947 – Sk. Mahaboob Basha
11. Harikadha Pitamaha Sri Adibhatla Narayana Das (1894-1945) – Dr. R. Sai Kumar
12. Economic Perceptions on Yanadi Tribe: A Case Study of Nellore District inColonial Andhra – K. Musalaiah
13. The Medical Enterprise of the Canadian Baptist Mission in the Telugu Region (1874-1947) – G. Beulah Noel
14. The G.C.C. its Services and Challenges – Manne Prabhakar
15. Deities of Different Castes in Telanaga Region – Chanda Ramaiah
16. Women and Work in Hyderabad State – Dr. E. Sudha Rani
17. Prosperity or Decline? Revisiting the Economy of 18^th Century Eastern Deccan – G. Naga Sridhar
18. Salt Trade and Banjaras in Andhra During the Period of English East Indian Company – R. Soma Reddy
19. Historical Places in Prakasham District – D. Anjaneyulu
20. Monna-Nenna-Nedu Gulamulaku Gulamulu Telangana Palakulu – Dr. Burra Ramulu & S. Rajesh (Telugu)
21. Telangana Sayudhaporatamlo Kutigal Oka Pareseelana (1948) – G. Yadagiri (Telugu)
22. Telangana Prajala Sayudha Poratapu Agnipushpam – Comrade Keval Kishan oka Pareseelana 1941-1960 – P. Jaya Raj (Telugu)
23. Ramana Maharshi – O Charitraka Pareseelana – B.N.V. Ramani (Telugu)
24. Andhrapradeshlo Granthlayodhymam-oka Charitraka Preseelana – M. Anjaiah & A. Jyothi (Telugu)
25. Granthalayodhyamam Patla Nizam Prabhuvu Vaikhari – Dr. G. Venkataramaiah & Dr. P. Anjaiah (Telugu)
26. 19 va Satabtapu Chivari Mudu Dasabdallo Panditha Vadhalu-Arthika Karanalu – Dr. Kalidas Purushottam (Telugu)
27. Peasant Movement in Madras Presidency A Case Study of Srikakulam District 1936-1950 – Prof. P. Sivunnaidu (Summary)
28. Famine in Kadapa District 1891-92 – Dr. N. Venkata Subba Reddy & Dr. K. Gajendra Reddy (Summary)
29. Educational Institutions Under A.E.L. Church in Godavari (East) District (1850-1950) – P. Abel Raja Babu (Summary)
30. Khara Famine in Markapur Taluk, April 1891-May 1892 – A.,R. Ramachandra Reddy (Summary)
31. First Railway Bridge at Rajahmundry – Dr. S.V.V. Satyanarayana Reddy (Summary)
32. “Economic Conditions of Koyas; with Special Reference to Tadvai Mandal” – M. Ashok (Summary)
33. Sanitation and Hygiuence in Chittoor Municipality during the years 1917-1970 – Dr. S.R. Saranya Kumar (Summary)
34. A Brief Study on the Transformation of Dalits and their Socio-Economic life in Andhra Pradesh – A. Jammanna & V. Ashok Ratnam
35. The Life History of Dr. M. Abdul Huq (1901-1958) Founder-Osmania College, Kurnool – K. Bade Saheb (Summary)
36. A Brief Profile on the Socio-Economic Lfie of Sugalis in Andhra Pradesh – B. Gangpathi Naik (Summary)
37. Women of Erneni Family in the Freedom Movement – V. Lakshmi (Summary)
38. Khadi Movement in West Godavari District 1921-1923 – Dr. G. Gopala Swamy & G. Venkat Rahul (Summary)
39. Nati Korangi Revi Neti Mada Adavula Kendramu – Dr. V. Sudarshan (Telugu) (Summary)
40. Adhunika Devalayam Srisailam Project – Dr. R. Chandra Shekar Reddy (Telugu) (Summary)
41. Harijana Gandhi Vemula Kurmaiah – Paka Raja Rao (Telugu) (Summary)
42. Andhrapradeshlo Svatantranantaramu Sanghika Samskaranalu Udyamalu – P. Srinivas (Telugu) (Summary)
43. Nizam Palana – Abhivrudhi Oka Adhyayanam – D. Suresh & G. Rajamouli (Telugu) (Summary)

Section IV: Local History of Andhra Pradesh

Presidential Address: Cultural Revival and Freedom Movement in Warangal Subha – Dr. G. Meeneshwar Rao

1. Pattern of Donations in Medieval Andhra Warangal District: A Case Study – P. Bhaskar Reddy
2. Eco-Tourism and Responsible Management in Warangal – Dr. P. Siva Sankara Reddy
3. Gold Coins of the kakatiyas (A Treasure Trove from Padmakshigutta, Warangal District) – B. Subrahmanyam, P. Brahman Chary & K. Saibaktha Kesava
4. Tourism Potential in Warangal District – Ch. Rajkumar
5. Warangal Jillaloni Medaram Samakka-Saralamma Jathara Charitraka, Samskrutika, Paryataka Pareseelana – Dr. G. Chandra Reddy & B. Padmalatha

Section V: Historiography

Presidential Address: Stereotypes and “Modern” Indian Historiography: the 1857 Rebellion – Biswamoy Pati

1. Methodology of Arts History: A Perspective – D. Kiran Kranth Choudary & N. Krishna Reddy
2. Historical in Cinema: Palnati Yuddam – A Study – Dr. A Mareswara Rao
3. Historiographical Study and Critique on the Statical Analysis of Book Productiuon in India 1858-1900 – Uma Maheswari

Mamidipudi Venkatarangayya Memorial Lecture 20:

 Class, Nation and Decolonisation: The People’s Struggles and the Dialectics of Retreat, 1946-49 – Biswamoy Pati

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Session XXXI – Kadapa -2007

Contents

General Presidential Address: A Brief Survey of Colonial Historiography in India – Prof. Sabyasachi Bhattacharya

Section I: Ancient Andhra Pradesh History, Culture & Archaeology

Presidential Address: Pre Satavahana Coinage of Andhra – Dr. D. Raja Reddy

1. A Reconsideration of Archaeological Research Design with Special reference to Prehistoric and Proto-historic Cultural Phases in Andhra Pradesh – P.C. Venkatasubbaiah
2. Evidence of Excavated Megalithic Sites in Chitoor District – V. Ramabrahmam
3. The Megalithic Phase in Prakasham District – K.S.B. Kesava
4. Further Megalithic Investigations around Kuppam New Evidence of Dolmen from Agaram – E. Harsha Vardhan
5. Neelayapalem – A Buddhist Site (Chinnaganjam (M) Praksham Dist.) – N. Malli Karjun Rao
6. Errabalem – (Penumaka) A Buddhist Monastic Comples (Guntur District) – G.V. Ramakrishna Rao
7. ‘Telivaha’ Godavari Nadi – Dr. S. Narasaiah (Telugu)
8. The South Indian Warriours of Yore – S. Gopal Reddy
9. Brick in Ancient Andhra – A Metrical Analysis – P. Phanesh Babu (Summary)
10. Andhradesamlo Jainamatham – Oka Pareseelana – Dr. M.B. Bayyapu Reddy (Telugu)

Section II: Medieval Andhra Pradesh History & Culture

Presidential Address: Dr. Kamalakar G.

1. Temple Dance from Telangana to Puri – Dr. Kolluru Suryanarayana
2. Dynamics of Culture in Muddalapuram Dommara Society A Historical Perspective – Prof. K. Krishna Nayak & K. Shyamala
3. Urbanization in Rayalaseema Under the Rayas of Vijayanagara – Dr. E. Soban Babu
4. Marriage System Under the Kakatiyas – Chimata Saidulu
5. Village Administrative Reforms of Madanna – P. gangadhar Rao
6. Techniques of Tanks Excavation in Medieval Andhra – Nagolu Krishna Reddy & D.V. Narayana Reddy
7. Irrigation System in rayalaseema Region – A Historical Perspective – Dr. G. hemachandram
8. Venkatapati Raya II and Antonio Rubino (The Astronomical Encounter between East and West) – K.V. Ramakrishna Rao
9. Taxation under Rayas of Vijayanagara A Case Study – V. Mallikarjuna Reddy
10. Fauna Depicted in Vijayanagara Temples of Rayalaseema – Dr. K. Reddappa
11. I’lm-al-nujum (The Science of Stars) A Divination between Spiritual and Natural Magic – Dr. Rallapalli Venkateswar Rao
12. The State of the Society during the Rayas of Vijaya Nagar A Study of the Rayalaseema Region 1336-1565 A.D. – Dr. A. Ramanjul Reddy
13. Krishna Leela Figures in Kodandarama Swamy Temple – Vontimitta – N. Sivaparvathi
14. An Iconographical Study of Mahisasura Mardhini Vijayawada Museum – Karanam Sudhakar
15. Punganuru Agasteswara Devalayamu Oka Pareseelana – K. Madhu (Telugu) ( Summary)
16. Recently Recovered Miniature Bronzes of Kurnool Region – An Iconographical Study – Prof. M. Krishna Kumari (Summary)
17. A Study of the Erakeswara Temple at Pillalamarri – J. Kamalahassan (Summary)
18. Diamond Trade and Commernce in 16^th& 17^th Centuries in Andhradesa – G. Shekar & MD. Osman Pasha (Summary)
19. Evolution of Lingodbhava Murti Form of Siva in The Temple Art of Rayalaseema – B. Usha Rani (Summary)
20. A Study of the Irrigational Works by the Kakatiya Subordinate Chiefs – Dr. P. Appa Rao (Summary)
21. Bhagavata Movement of the Alvars (With Special reference to the Cult of narasimha in Rayalaseema) – Dr. N. Adinarayana (Summary)
22. The Ornaments of the Female Deities Depicted in The vijayanagara Temples of Rayalaseema – K.C. Kalavathi (Summary)
23. Vijayanagaramlo Nandyala Samantha Prabhuvula Sasana Sameksha – Dr. K. Venkateswarlu (Telugu) (Summary)
24. Gudimetta Devalayalu – Musugu Srinivas (Telugu) (Summary)

Section III: Modern Andhra Pradesh History

Presidential Address: Restorative Movement in Modern and Contemporary Andhra Pradesh, 1766-2006 – Dr. Devireddy Subramanyam Reddy

1. Role of Rayadurg Palegars- Ananthapur 1500-1800 – Dr. G. Ramadevi
2. Impact of Social Conditions on Country Police System in Rayalaseema Districts 1550-1857 – B. John Robert
3. Kalaprapurna Kasinadhuni Nageswar Rao – Dr. K. Mallikarjuna Reddy
4. Theosophicial Movement in rayalaseema – K. Maddiah
5. Disruption at Tiruchanur Brahmotsavam 25-30 Nov. 1886 – A.R. Ramachandra Reddy
6. Telugu Palanquin Bearers of Nineteenth Century – Dr. B. Rama Chandra Reddy & Jatoth Jethya
7. Agricultural Indebtedness in Telangana 1900-1945 – Dr. G. Yadava Reddy & P. Sridhar
8. Agrarian Movement in Telangana 1930 to 1951 – Panasa rama Krishna & Gadipe Satyam
9. The Famines of Nineteenth Centuary in South Coastal Andhra – Dr. G. Raja Mohan Rao
10. Coalmines Under the Nizams – Dr. Gajula Dayakar & B. Srinivas
11. Women in Non-cooperative Movement A Case Study of West Godavari District – G. Gopala Swamy & G. Venkat Rahul
12. Assignment of Lands to Depressed Classes in coastal Andhra 1917-1947 – Dr. K. Gangaiah
13. Struggle of Agricultural Workers in A.P. 1830-1984 – S. Lingamurthy
14. Social Conditions of Sarvas – S. Kumaraswamy
15. Migration and Settlement of Telugu in Malayasia – Dr. C. Ravindranatha reddy
16. Labour Conflict in Colonial Burma: The Making of Anti-Coringhee Riot of May, 1930 – Adapa Satyanarayana
17. Tourist Spots in Nalgonda District – Koppula Saidi Reddy
18. Contagious Faction Culture of Anantapur District – A. Venkat Ramaiah & A. Chandra Shekar
19. ayyavarlanuJeyaboyina Kotiyayyenannattu Controversy over a Women’s Organisation in Colonical Andhra – The Story of the Shri Vidyarthini Samajamu, Kakinada – Sk. Mahaboob Basha
20. Shaik Peer Sahib A Freedom Fighter – A Study – Dr. P. Athullah Khan
21. Papannapeta Samstanadeesuralu Raybhgan Rani Sankraambha Veerochita Patra – Oka Pareseelana (A.D. 1764-1774) – P. Jaya Raj (Telugu)
22. Andhralo Svatantrodyamamu – Gautamee Satyagraha Patra – Dr. P. Shiva Sankar Reddy (Telugu)
23. Gandhiji Mechina Gaurami Satyagrahaasramam – B. Raja Rao (Telugu)
24. Puligilla Jagirdhare Vyatireka Poratam – P. Balnarsimha & Mohd. Raheem (Telugu)
25. Telangana Rytanga Poratamlo “Maa Bhumi” Natakam Patra – Sri Krishna Sagarapu Upendra (Telugu)
26. Sayudha Poratapu Agni Pushpam Bairanpalli (1948) – G. Yadagiri (Telugu)
27. Grandhlayodyamam Patla Nizam Prabhutva Vyaikari – Dr. P. Anjaiah & Dr. G. Venkataramaiah (Telugu)
28. Anantharaithula Karavu Kastalu Raithula Jeevana Chitram – Oka Pareseelana – P. Hussaini & Palala Sudhakar (Telugu)
29. Vishakamanyamlo Girijana Vaidyam – Oka Pareseelana – Dr. Veepuri Sudarshan (Telugu)
30. Hindutva Dashtikanni Prasnichina Muslimvada Kavitvam – Sky Babu (Telugu)
31. Dhakshina Telanganalo Lingamamtuni Jatara – Oka Pareseelana –Chanda ramaiah (Telugu)
32. Warangal Jilla Lambadila Achara Vyavaharalu – Banoth Erya & Kusuma ranjith (Telugu)
33. Lambadila Seethla, Teej Pandugalu – Oka pareseelana – Guguloth Lingaiah & Dr. Guguloth Veeranna (Telugu)
34. Swayam Sahayaka Sanghala Paniteeru – Telangana Mahilala Patra – Dr. Y. Venkateswarlu (Telugu)
35. Andhrapradesh Paryavaranam Paryatakarangam – Oka Pareseelana – Ch. Rajkumar & K.V.S. Narender (Telugu)
36. Dalit Consciouness in Andhra Region, 1900-1950 – Srinivas Rao Kotte & Rambabu Yanamala
37. Role of Devarupula mandal – A Historicl Armed Struggle 1945-51 – B. Sambamurthy & G. Ravinder
38. Nalla Narsimhulu and telangana Armed Struggle – T. Ramesh (Summary)
39. Propagation of Khadi in East Godavari District – V. Lakshmi (Summary)
40. Role of Kalagara Pitchamma in Non-Cooperation movement of Krishna District – Dr. M. Ramadevi (Summary)
41. Factionism in Beldona Village 1944-1987 – Y. Raghu (Summary)
42. Antharjateeyamag Kuppam-rati Kala Khandalu – Dr. N. Kanakaratnam (Telugu) (Summary)
43. Telugu Sahityampai Angleyula Prabhavam – Dr. Tappeta Ramprasad Reddy (Telugu) (Summary)

Section IV: Local History of Andhra Pradesh

Presidential Address: Prof. P. Yenadi Raju

1. Kutubshahila, Mughallula Palanalo Kadapa – Dr. R. Varalakshmi (Telugu)
2. History and Culture of the Matli Chiefs An Epigraphical Study – Dr. P. Bhaskar Reddy
3. Kadapa Jilla Charitraku, Samskrutiki Matlirajulu chesina Seva – Oka Pareseelana – R. Nagabushnan Sharma (Telugu)
4. Kadapa Jillaloni Pichuguntla Samajika Parestithi – Kala Jeevanam – Dr. R. Chandra Shekar Reddy (Telugu)
5. The Jangamas: A Socio-Historical Study – Dr. Challapalli Swarupa Rani
6. Festivals Celebrated in the Temples of Kadapa Region During the Period of Vijayanagara Dynasty – An Epigraphical Study – Dr. T. Nagamma
7. Eastern Taluqs of kadapa District under Dhatu Famine, 1876-77 – N. Venkata Subba Reddy
8. Economic Awakening in Kadapa District during the Colonial Rule A.D. 1858-1947 – Dr. G. Samba Siva Reddy
9. Streela Janapada Geyalu-Sanghika Charitra (Kadapa Jilla) – Dr. P. Ramadevi (Telugu)
10. Dimensions into the Students of Factionism in Rayalaseema – B. Gangadhar
11. Struggle Behind Upgrading AIR at Cuddapah – Dr. R. Subbaiah
12. Water Management and Environment in Kadapa District – Dr. G. Venkateswar Rao

Section V: Historiography

Presidential Address: Social Theory in ancient Indian Historiography Hermeneutic turns in theWritings of Romila Thapar – Prof. Rajan Gurukkal

1. Maharaja Ananda Gajapati A Renowned Historiographer – Dr. R. Sai Kumar
2. Class Sturggle – an Anthroplogical Appraisal – Dr. K. Satya Murthy (Summary)
3. A Study of “Hampi Nunchi Harappa Daka” by Tirumala ramachandra – A Historical Source – Dr. Aravind Kumar (Summary)

Mamidipudi Venkatarangaiya Memorial Lecture 19: Re-Articulating History as Social Science – Prof. Rajan Gurukkal

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Session XXX – Siddipet – 2006

Contents

General Presidential Address: Prof. S. Sriramachandra Murthi

Section I: Ancient Andhra History & Archaeology

Presidential Address: Buddhist Studies in A.P., Post Independence Period – An Appraisal –Dr. B. Subrahmanyam

1. Andhrapradesh Samagra Charitra Samskruti – Prak Purvayugam B.C. 500 Varaku oka pareseelana – K. Srinivasulu (Telugu)
2. The Neolithic Phase in Nandigama Taluk (Krishna District) – Prof. B. David Raju
3. Domestic live Stock Management Tillage in the Upper and Central Pennar Basins of Andhra Pradesh – Dr. P.C. Venkata Subbaiah
4. Megalith Sites in Medak District with Special Reference Sivar Venkatapur Village – Dr. K.S.B. Keshava
5. On the Traditions and Techniques of Burying the Dead in Proto Historic Andhra – Dr. P. Chenna Reddy & V. Varija
6. Megalith Among Modern Folk Adolmen near Drividan University, Kuppam, Dist. Chitoor – E. Harshavardhan
7. Andhrula Toli Rajadhani Nagaram Kotilingala – Dr. S. Narasaiah (Telugu)
8. Trunavartha Samhara – A Miniature Painting from A.P. State Museum – Prof. V. Meena Kumari
9. A History and Culture of the Nimbadri Laxmi Narsimha Swamy Temple, Nizamabad dist. – D. Venkatesham
10. Historical View of Warangal – A Study – G. Srinivas
11. Karemnagar Jillalo Pratyeka Pandugalu oka pareseelana – N. Srinivas (Telugu)
12. Amaravati of Satavahana A Heritage of Buddhist art and Architecture – M. Vasanthi (Summary)
13. Jainism in Kadapa District – Dr. T. Surya Prakash (Summary)
14. Historical View of Vemulavada – A Study – U. Narsimha (Summary)
15. Glimpses of Jana Saraswathi Temple at Basara- Some Observations – M. Jyothi (Summary)

Section II: Medieval Andhra Pradesh History and Culture

Presidential Address: Dr. C.A. Padmanabha Sastry

1. Sri Krishnadevaraya and the Simhachalam Temple –Dr. P. Bhaskara Reddy
2. Maintainance of Tanks in Andhra – A Historical Study – Dr. N. Krishna Reddy & D.V. Narayana Reddy
3. Traders of Medieval Vikramsimhapuri – P. Gopal Reddy
4. The Role of the Temples in rayalaseema under the Rayas of Vijayanagara – A Socio-Cultural Study – Dr. A. Ramanjul Reddy
5. Economic Aspect of Indgo Trade Under Qutbshahi Rule – Dr. Md. Yakub Ali
6. A Veneral Disease & Social Purpose in Medieval Andhra desa – Prof. P. Hymavathi
7. A Note on the Identification of the Sapadalaksha Country – Dr. K. Suryanarayana
8. Toy Soldiers in Brass of Vizagaptnam – Prof. M. Krishna Kumari
9. Iconography of Narasimha Temples in Anantapur Dist. – Dr. N. Adinarayana
10. The Chalukyan Trikuta Temples of Raikal – G. Vijay
11. Some Aspects of Building Technology of Medieval Templel Architecture – Prof. D. Kiran Kranth Choudary
12. The Weapons as Gleaned from the Vijayanagara art of Rayalaseema – Prof. Reddeppa
13. Lands and Taxation under the Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi – Dr. N.R. Vijaya
14. Kakatiyula Kalamlo Veerulaku Pooja Sampradayam – Dr. K. Swarupa (Telugu) (Summary)
15. Toil Telugu Mahila Elika Rani Rudramadevi pareseelana – K. Ramalakshmi (Telugu) (Summary)
16. Exports and Imports of Andhradesa during 14^th – 17^th Century – A. Sunitha (Summary)
17. Irrigation and Water Management Methods in Ancient & Medieval Andhra – Dr. G. Venkateswara Rao (Summary)
18. Were Women used as Sexual commodities during the Medieval Andhra – D. Satyanarayana (Summary)
19. Vijayanagara Rajula Manavasambandanalu – J. Krishnaprasad Babu (Telugu) (Summary)
20. Social Mobility Among the Atisudra Communication in Medieval Andhra – C.Swarupa Rani & G. Sivarama Krishna (Summary)
21. Dutch Maritime Trade Musulipatnam under Qutbshahs – Dr. Y. Venkateswarlu (Summary)
22. Lord Vemana in History of Andhra Pradesh – Dr. Y. Sudhakar Reddy (Summary)
23. Krishna Puskarala Prasasyam – Dr. N. Kanakaratnam

Section III: Modern Andhra Pradesh History

Presidential Address: About Some Issues and Non-Issues and Misgivings in Modern History – Dr. A.V.D. Sarma

1. The Tyotwari: Indebtendness, Landlessness and Serfdom – Dr. Subrahmanyam Reddy
2. Nizam the Stepping Stone of British Empire in India – M.M. Rao
3. Panappakam anandacharyulu (1843-1908) Pre Gandhian Patriot form Andhra – Dr. K. Mallikarjuna Reddy
4. Dhatu Famine in Ceded Dist. 1876-78: Impact – Dr. K. Gajendra Reddy & N. Venkata Subba Reddy
5. Grow More Food GrainCampaign in Telangana, 1900-1945 – Dr. G. Yadava Reddy
6. Centenary Coles Memorial High School Kurnool, 1905-2005 – B. John Robert
7. Privy Council Scheme for TTD, 8^th Feb, 1907 – A.R. Ramachandra Reddy
8. Home Rule Movement in Rayalaseema – K. Maddaiah
9. Panchama Upliftment in West Godavari Dist. During Non-Cooperation Movement – Dr. G. Gopala Swamy
10. Saraswathi Gayana Sabha – Kakinada – K. Laxmi Pravhavathi
11. Contribution of Kadapa Koti Reddy to Andhra Politics – V. Mallikarjuna Reddy
12. The Role of Yayalaseema Women in Freedom Struggle: Socio-Economic Persepective – P. Muralidhara Reddy
13. The Press under Nizam Rule – Dr. B. Sambamurthi
14. Fisheries – A Status of Fishermen Community in Andhra Pradesh from 1956-2004 – Dr. T. Damodar Reddy
15. Financial Management of Denotified Trible Settlements in Andhra Pradesh – Dr. Malli Gandhi
16. Bilingual Education in Tribal Schools of Andhra Pradesh – Midatala Rani
17. Christianity in Andhra Pradesh – R. John Wesly
18. Charitable Instructions and their Contributions in Madras Presidency from 1808-1973 – Historical Perspective – Dr. P. Sivunnaidu
19. Confronting the Colonial State: Working Class in “Quit-India” Movement (1942) in the Madras Presidency – Dr. K. Venugopal Reddy
20. Jaina Mentors of Mahatma Gandhiji – Dr. G. Jawaharlal
21. When did Hyderabad Get Independence? A Perspective View – Dr. I. Thirumali (Summary)
22. Rise of Dalit Consciousenss in Erstwhile Hyderabad State with Specialreference to Telangana – Y. Rambabu (Summary)
23. Organizational Framework of the Local Boards of Anantapur Dist. 1887-1820 – Dr. Y. Ramachandra Reddy (Summary)
24. Salajung III – Some Observations – P. Suresh (Summary)
25. Swami Dayanada His Per Perspective of Human Life – A. Jaya Shankar (Summary)
26. Childhood, Education and Influences on Narayana Garu – K. Srinivas Rao (Summary)
27. Ternekallu Rytanga Poratam, 1801 – Y. Raghu (Telugu)
28. Kanyasulkam Natakamlo Nyaya-Police Vyavastalu Oka Pareseelana – Y. Nirmala Kumari (Telugu)
29. Nuru Vasantala Nallagonda oka Pareseelana – S. Lingamurthy (Telugu)
30. Hanumakonda Rajarajanaredra Andhra Bhasa Nilayam 1904-1948 – P. Anjaiah & D. Swadesh (Telugu)
31. Telangana Prajala Sayudha Porata Kalamlo – Teldarupalli Grama Jagirdaru Vyatereka Rytanaga Udyamam – 1920-1948 – Dr. Ch. Ramaiah (Telugu)
32. Bandagi Courtbata Telangana Porubhata (1928-1940) – G. Yadagiri (Telugu)
33. Turpugodavari Manyamloni Girijana Vydhyulu – Oka Pareseelana – V. Sudarshan (Telugu)
34. Telanganalo Bhu Kendrekarana – Bhu Ve-Kendrekarana Prayatnalu-Chattalu vati Vaiphalyam – Oka Vivarana – Dr. T. Manohar (Telugu)
35. Samskrutika Viplavavadhi Dr. Boyi Bhemanna – Dr. Paka Raja Rao (Telugu)
36. ‘Sucharita’ B.N. Sastri – Sankshipta Parechayam – Dr. S. Kamalakar Sharma (Telugu)
37. Sthitha Pragnudu P.V. Narsimharao –Oka Pareseelana – B. Sureshchandra Prakash (Telugu)
38. Kolamulu Samskruthi – Oka Pareseelana – Dr. V. Lalitha (Telugu)
39. Jateeyatatvam Ollo Mathatatvam: Telugulo Jatiyavada Charitralu Komaraju Veikata Lakshmanarao – S. Mahaboob Basha (Telugu)
40. Matatatvikarana Matatatva Bhavajalakabhanda Hastalalo Patya Pustakalu – BA (BA Regular) Charitra Patyapustakalu Pareseelana – G. Sambasiva Reddy
41. Adhunika Mahilalu – Manasika Kshobha – B. Mahalakshmi

Section IV: Local History

Presidential Address: Dr. Nandhini Siddha Reddy

1. Studies in Place Names as Gleaned from the Inscriptions of Medak Dist. – Dr. K. Aravind Kumar
2. Metukuseemalo Jainamatham – Oka Pareseelana – N. Bhagavan Reddy (Telugu)
3. Kondapur-Great Centre of Art & Crafts and Buddhism – G. Chandra Reddy (Summary)
4. Medak Jilla Rajakiya Charetralo Anantula Madhanmohan Patra – S. Suvarna Devi (Telugu) (Summary)
5. Madyayugapu Rakshana Giri Durgam Medak Khilla Oka Pareseelana – P. Jjaya Raj (Telugu) (Summary)

Section V: Historiography

Presidential Address: Prof. P.K. Michael Tharakan

1. Percian Sources of Islamic State in Andhra Qutb Shahis of Golkonda – Dr. C. Kalyana Mohan Rao
2. Charitra Rachana – Rachana Sastram – Oka Pareseelana – B.S. Ramulu (Telugu)
3. Charitra Rachana Silpi – Keerthi Seshulu B.N. Sastri – B.V. Ramani (Telugu)

Mamidipudi Venkatarangaiya Memorial Lecture 18: P.K. Michael Tharakan

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Session: XXIX – Nagarjuna Sagar – 2005

Contents

General Presidential Address: The Teluga and the Kannadiga – A Comparative Historical Pen Portrait – Dr. K.V. Ramesh

Section I: Ancient Andhra History and Archaeology

Presidential Address: Settlement Pattern Studies in Archaeology – An Apprasal – Prof. B. David Raju

1. Votive Terracottas of Andhra Pradesh: A Preliminary Investigation – Dr. N. Chandramouli
2. A Rare Terracotta Finding form Vaddamanu, Guntur (Dt.) A.P. – E. Harshavardhan
3. “Representation of Animals and Birds in Prakrit Literature with special reference to Gatha Sapta Sathi” – Prof. V. Meena Kumari
4. Rudrapurisadatta Inscription (Year 18) from Phanigiri – Dr. K. Muniratnam
5. Svetambara Jain Cave Discovered for the First time in Andhra – Dr. G. Jawaharlal
6. Demigods of Buddhist Pantheon in Andhra – A Comparative Study Between Buddhist and Hindu Pantheons – T. Sreelakshmi
7. State Formation and Urbanization in Rayalaseema (From 200 BC. To 7^th Century A.D.) – Dr. E. Sobhan Babu
8. The Role of Turtle in the South Indian Civilization – P. Gopal Reddy
9. Cultural Influence of Andhra on Southeast Asia During the Ancient Period – Dr. C. Ravindranatha Reddy
10. Music in Ancient Andhra Desa with Special Reference to Literature – Prof. Kusuma Bai & Dr. P. Chennai Reddy
11. Hilltop megaliths in the lower Godavari Valley: Indigenous Perspectives – Prof. P. Vijaya Prakash (Summary)
12. Sri Yogananda Narasimhaswami Devalayamu – Jujuuru, Krishna Jilla – Musugu Srinivasa Rao (Telugu)

Section II: Medieval Andhra History and Culture

Presidential Address: Contextualising Women Writing in Telugu: Readings into the Molla Ramayanamu and other Works of Women inMedieval Times – Dr. I. Lakshmi

1. Tallapaka Poets – An Epigraphical Study – Dr. Nagolu Krishna Reddy
2. Folk Deities in the Vijayanagara Period – An Inscriptional Study in anantapur District – Dr. K. Krishna Naik & K. Syamala
3. Two Sanskrit Inscriptions form Kanchipuram – Dr. C.A. Padmanabha Sastry
4. Text and Tradition on Techniques of Temple Construction – An over view of Yagnadhikara – P. Subramani
5. Desecration of Hindu Temples in Guntur District under French Rule – Gleanings through Village Kaifyats – Prof. M. Krishna Kumari
6. Haryardhamurti in the Temple Art of Andhra Pradesh – Prof. P. Neerajakshulu Naidu
7. Dancing Girls and Their Costume in the Vijayanagara Art of Rayalaseema – Dr. K. Reddeppa
8. Raju Pothepalli Sivalayam – Mithuna Silpalu – Dr. B. Ramesh Chandrababu (Telugu)
9. Charitraka Prasthanamlo Narayanapuram – B. Sowjanya
10. Gajeswara Samhara Murthi form in the Andhra Art – P. Hema (Summary)
11. Bhairava Murti form in the Art of Andhra – V. Sakuntala (Summary)
12. Contribution of the Rayas of Vijayanagara to the cult of Narasimha in Rayalaseema – An Epigraphical Study – Dr. N. Adnarayana S.G. (Summary)
13. Classical and Medieval Trends in Vijayanagara Art – Prof. D. Kirankranth Choudary (Summary)
14. Select Female Deities in the Pallikondiswara Temple, Surutupalli – K. Chitti Kalavathi (Summary)
15. Food offerings in the Vaishnava Temples of Medieval Andhra – Dr. P. Bhaskara Reddy (Summary)
16. Ornaments as Gleaned from Krishna Leela Sculptures in T.T.D. Temples – B. Usha Rani (Summary)

Section III: Modern Andhra History and Culture

Presidential Address: Productive Castes and History – Prof. A. Bobbili

1. Armed Forces of Zamindars/Palegars in 17^th and 18^th Centuries Andhra Desa – Prof. R. Soma Reddy
2. Vandemataram Movement in Rayalaseema – Dr. K. Maddaiah
3. New Lease System in Tirumala Tirupati Temples, 1824 – P. revathi Reddy
4. Dhatu Famine in Kurnool District, 1876-78 – A.R. Ramachandra Reddy
5. An Analysis of Professional Seaborne Trade in Andhra During Seventeenth Century – Dr. C. Kalyana Mohan Rao
6. Ramifications of the Famine of 1876-1878 – A Case Study of Kadapa District
7. Cholera: A Dreaded Disease of colonial Andhra – A Historical Perspective – V. Gayathri
8. Defying the British Raj: Working Class in India’s Struggle for Freedom 1939-41 – Dr. K. Venugopal Reddy
9. Koller Lake: A Study – Rapaka John Wesly
10. Telangana Armed Struggle – The Role of Nalla Vajramma – B. Smaba Murthy & G. Ravinder
11. Physical features of Srikakulam District of Madras Presidency, 1951 – Dr. P. Sivunnaidu
12. Civil Disobedience Movement in Andhra, 1930-34 Sociological Perspective – Dr. P. Siva Sankara Reddy
13. Development of Irrigation in Telangana Under the Nizam Government (A.D. 1742-1958) – Chimata Saidulu & K. Prabhakar
14. Administration, Management and Control of Denotified Tribe – Settlements in Andhra Pradesh – A Case study of Siddhapuram and Stuvartpuram Settlement – Dr. Malli Gandhi
15. Shanthi Guru Sri Swami Omkar and His Mission of Peace – A Study – Dr. V. Sudharshan & K.L. Prabhavathi
16. Freedom Struggle in Chittor District, 1920-22 – A Study in the nature of Mass Participation – Dr. K. Gajendra Reddy (Summary)
17. Economic Development of Nizamabad District in Andhra Pradesh (1948-1991) – An Overview – A.A.P. Balaji Rao (Summary)
18. The peasant Vioce – B. Reddy Prasad Reddy (Summary)
19. An experiment with Untruth: The Demand for Telengana State in Andhra Pradesh – Dr. D. Subramanyam reddy (Summary)
20. Popularization of Khaddar in Guntur District from 1905-1937 – V. Lakshmi (Summary)
21. Palegars in Ceeded district – B. John Robert (Summary)
22. Jamba Puranam: A Symbol of Dalit Self Respect – Ch. Swaroopa Rani (Summary)
23. Charitra Patyapustakalaku Antukunna Mathatatva Jadyamu Vadilede Eppudu? Intermedieat Charitra Patya Pustakalaloni Mathatatva Doranula Visleshana –Dr. G. Samba Siva Reddy (Telugu)
24. Ikkadi ‘Aame’ Chevareki ‘Athadu’ Avagaladu: Patya Pustakalallo Lingavevaksha – Andhra Pradesh Prabhutva Telugu Bharathila Pareseelana – Sk. Mahaboob Bhasha& Sk. S.P. Gafar (Telugu)
25. Bhugaresta Chattalu-Bhinami Bhumulu – Oka Vivarana – T. Manohar (Telugu)
26. Telangana Sayudha Poratamlo Errabadu Desamukha Vyatireka Raitanga Udyamam – Oka Pareseelana 1940-1948 – Dr. Chanda Ramayya (Telugu)
27. “Warangal Pattanam lo Vesya Vruthi – Oka Pareseelana” – Y. Venkateswarlu & P. Prabhakar (Telugu)
28. Venukabadina Taragathula Commisonlu – Resevationlu – Dr. P. Raja Rao (Telugu)
29. Vanchesvara Kavi Samajika Vancha – Dr. G. Venkateswara Rao (Telugu)
30. Dommara Sanulu – Kshetrapareseelana – Dr. V. Lalitah
31. Tribhasah Sangamamina Kuppam Prantam lo Vyvidhya – Jeevana Samskruthi – Dr. N. Kanaka Ratnam (Telugu)
32. Mogalthuru Grama Sanghika, Arthika, Samskrutika Paristhitulu – Oka Sankshipta Adhyayanam – P. Ravi Kumar (Telugu)
33. Vijayanagaram Paidethallamma Jatara – Oka Pareseelana – M. Dhana Lakshmi (Telugu)
34. Shekarivari Jeevana Vedhanam – Raghu Yadav (Telugu)
35. Vismrutha Veeranganalu – Dr. G. Gopala Swamy (Telugu)
36. British-Andhrapradesh-Samajika Abhivrudhiki Basha, Vidyala Viniyogam – Dr. B.Sankara Raju (Telugu) (Summary)
37. Andhralo Gandheya Asramalu – Oka Pareseelana – Dr. B. Raja Rao (Telugu) (Summary)
38. Lingamgiri Samsthanamu Leka Jameendari – Oka Pareseelana – S. Linga Murthy (Telugu) (Summary)
39. Andhra Communist Charitralo Moturu Hanumantharao Parta – K. Prasad (Telugu) (Summary)

Section IV: Local History

Presidential Address: Dr. V.K. Mohan

1. Kuchipudi and Siddhendra Yogi – Dr. Kolluru Suryanarayana
2. Nagarjuna Konda – A Tourist Place: Past and Present – A stud of Buddhist Heritage –Dr. G. Chandra Reddy
3. Tsundur Massacre of Dalits on 06-08-1991 – Dalit Movement – tis Achievements –Komara Habalu
4. A Newly Discovered Copper Ring of vijayanagara Period – Dr. V.V. Subba Reddy

Section V: Historiography

Presidential Address: Women in Religion – Women on Religion – A Historiography of Gender and Religion in Indian history – Prof. Vijaya Ramaswamy

1. A Cultural Challenge to a Secular Pluralist India: Recent Trends in Cinemas – Dr. A. Mareshwar Rao
2. National Integration – Role of Historian – Dr. B. Radhakrishna Reddy

Mamidipudi Venkatarangaiya Memorial Lecture 17: Women and Work in Indian History – Prof. Vijaya Ramaswamy

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Session XXVIII – Vijayawada – 2004

Contents

General Presidential Address: Dr. V.V. Krishna Sastry

Section I: Ancient Andhra History, Culture and Archaeology

Presidential Address: Archaeology – Retrospect and Prospect – Prof. D.R. Raju

1. Identification of the Nadumbivasadi – Bezawada – Dr. G. Jawaharlal
2. Ekapadamurti in the Temple Art of Andhradesa – Prof. P. Neerajakshulu Naidu
3. The Socio-Economic Aspects of the Neolithic Culture in the Kunderu Valley Region of Andhra Pradesh – P.C Venkata Subbaiah
4. A Demographic Approach to the Megalithic Culture of Krishna Valley – Dr. G. Sivarama Krishnaiah
5. Further Investigations Around Dharanikota –New Evidence from Muttayapalem – E. Harsha Vardhan
6. The Sculputres of Goddess Saraswati in the Temple Art of Rayalaseema – K. Chitti Kalavathi
7. Jainism in Anantapur District – Dr. T. Surya Prakash
8. Jaina Tirthankara Images in the District Archaeological Museum, Anantapur – P. Hema
9. Pre-historic Archaeology and Quaternary Sequence of Pranahita-Godavari (P-G) Valley, Andhra Pradesh – Prof. P. Vijaya Prakash (Summary)
10. Recent Archaeological Investigations-A Note – Dr. K. Raghunath (Summary)
11. Trade and Commerce in Early Andhra – K. Siva Rama Krishna Rao (Summary)
12. Folk Deities and Popular Culture in the Piler Region – S. Parvin (Summary)
13. Astrology in Indian Art – Dr. R. Venkateswara Rao (Summary)
14. Mahendragiri Devalayalu – Vastu Silpam – B. Ramesh Chandra Babu & V. Koteswara Rao

Section II: Medieval Andhra History and Culture

Presidential Address: Medieval Temple Art of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh – Prof. M.S. Krishna Murthy

1. Coins in the Inscriptions of Rayalaseema – M. Vijaya Kumar Reddy
2. Synchronized Sectarian Concepts and Emergence of Images (Hariharaputra) – Prof. D. Kiran Kranth Choudary
3. Trivikarma in the Art of Rayalaseema – Dr. N. Krishna Reddy
4. Sita Rama Kalyanam in Vijayanagara Art – Dr. C. Udaya Lakshmi
5. Some Peculiar Agamic Rights Practiced in Medieval Andhradesa – Dr. Kolluru Suryanarayana
6. Branded Soldiers of the Past – P. Gopala Reddy
7. Temple Girls in Socio-Religious Context in Early Medieval Andhradesa – K. Lakshmi Prabhavathi
8. Music Forms at the Time of Nayaka Kings – Prof. K. Kusuma Bai
9. Kings, Temples and Famines in Medieval Andhra – Prof. M. Krishna Kumari
10. Saivite Themes in a Vaishnavite Temple of Nagalapuram, Chittoor Dist. – Dr. K. Reddeppa
11. Trade Activities of Some Important Port-Towns of Golconda Qutb Shahis
12. Texts and Traditions on Techniques of Temple Construction A Brief Review of Marichi Samhita – P. Subramani
13. The Role of Infantry in the War-fare of Medieval Andhra from A.D. 624 to A.D. 1323 – B. Srikanth Reddy
14. Cosmetics and Perfumes during Qutb Shahi Period – K. Shadrak & T. Manohar
15. Vijayanagara Temples at Vepulaparthy A Socio-Economic Study – Dr. K. Shyamala
16. Andhra Cultural Influence on Indonesia-Some Reflections – Dr. J. Sitaramamma
17. Historical Significance of Attili – G. Santhi Kiran
18. Kollam-Bharati Kshetram-Chalukyan Period – A Study – D. Govindulu
19. Hanuman Sculputres-Art Collection of Salar Jung Museum – Balagouni Krishna Goud & M.V. Subrahmanya Sarma (Summary)
20. Coiffure as Gleaned from Krishna Leela Sculptures in TTD Temples – B. Usha Rani (Summary)
21. The System of Revenue and Taxation in rayalaseema Region Under Vijayanagara – Dr. G. Hemachandran (Summary)
22. The Spacio-Chronological Spread of Srivaishnavism in Kadapa District – P.V. Sridevi (Summary)
23. Growth of Venkateswara Temples in Kadapa District under Vijayanagara – Dr. P. Bhaskar Reddy (Summary)
24. The Land Survey and Measurement System in Andhradesa From A.D. 1300 to 1687 – Dr. T. Damodar Reddy (Summary)
25. Nayankara System in Andhra under Vijayanagara: Nature of Revenue Function – M. Bose Babu (Summary)
26. Madyayuga Andhradesavyavasayika Paristramala Pannula Svarupamu Vishleshanatmaka Pareseelana A.D. 1000-1323 – K. Venkateswara Prasad (Telugu)
27. Madyayuga Rakshana Vyuhamlo Giri Durgalu – Ananthagiri Durgam – Oka Pareseelana – S. Linga Murthy (Telugu)
28. Telugu Sahityam, Sasanalalo Pandugalu – Dr. G. Aruna (Telugu)
29. Srisailamlo Sarangadhara Silpam – Vishistatha – Dr. G. Venkataramaiah (Telugu)
30. Mahaboobnagar Jillaloni Kotalu – Ganapuramu Kota – Oka Pareseelana – P. Srinivasu Reddy (Telugu)
31. Chukkaluru Chennakesavalayam – M.V. Pavan Kumar (Telugu) (Summary)

Section III: Modern Andhra History

Presidential Address: A.R. Ramachandra Reddy

1. The Chenchus of Kurnool District – Dr. S. Abdul Khadar
2. Literacy of Scheduled Tribe Children intribal Schools of Andhra Pradesh – Dr. Midatala Rani
3. Status of Health among the Denotified Tribes of Andhra Pradesh: A Case Study of Siddapuram and Stuartpuram Settlements – 1913-2003 – Dr. Malli Gandhi
4. Drought-People’s and Political Parties Response – A. Chandra Sekhar & Dr. A. Venkataramaiah
5. Rayachoty Taluk Forest Satyagraha of 1921: A Perspective – Dr. G. Samba Siva Reddy
6. Impact of Gandhiji’s Tours on the National Movement in Rayalaseema (1921-1934) – Dr. K. Maddaiah
7. A Dialogue with Dandi: The Great Long March of Y.S.R. from Chevella to Ichchapuram – Dr. D. Subramanyam Reddy
8. Tharakam: Last Sentinel for Brahmo Cause in Andhra –Prof. P. Ramalakshmi
9. Nature of the Leadership of Andhra Mahila Sha – A Study – Dr. B. Samba Murthy & J. Sagar
10. Economic Conditions of Gonds: With Special Reference to Adilabad Dist. – Mohd. Kareem
11. Stanislas Swamikannu The Architect of JMJ Educational Institutions – Sr. Mareelu K.
12. Early Functioning of Municipalities: The Case of Kadapa Municipality 1866-1920 – N. Venkata Subba Reddy
13. Tirupati Pilgrim Complex under Arcot Nawabi, A.D. 1711-1801: A Case Study of Amuldars – P. Revathi Reddy
14. Guruzada-the Pioneering Reformer of Andhra – Dr. K. Satyanarayana (Summary)
15. Swadeshi Cloth as Symbol of Economic Prosperity during the Freedom Movement – V. Lakshmi (Summary)
16. 3131 Propogation of Zaminryot Movement through Songs-Nelluru Venkatarama Naidu’s Role – Dr. S. Girija (Summary)
17. The Progress of the Home Rule Movement in Rayalaseema – D. Jyoti (Summary)
18. Caste and Telugu Journalism in Colonial Andhra During 19^th and 20^th Centuries – V. Madan Mohan Rao (Summary)
19. Services Rendered by the Sisters of St. Joseph Annecy in the Field of Education in Visakhapatnam – Dr. V.B.T. Sundari (Summary)
20. Role of Jamalapuram Keshava Rao in Freedom Struggle of Erstwhile Hyderabad State, 1938-53 A.D. – S. Ramesh Babu (Summary)
21. Role of Women in Freedom Movement – Andhra – Y. Purnachandra Rao (Summary)
22. Primary Education under Local Bodies: A Case Study of Chittoor Municipality, 1917-1930 – R.S. Sarnya Kumar (Summary)
23. A Source of East India Company police System in Ceded Districts – B. John Robert (Summary)
24. Cultural Linkages Between Andhra Pradesh and South East Asia: A Case Study of Sri Sathyasai Movement –Dr. C. Ravindranatha Reddy (Summary)
25. Attitudes of Tourists to Andhra Pradesh (Including Buddhist sites) – An Analysis – Dr. V. Sudarshan (Summary)
26. British Andhradesamlo Samanya Prajala Prathibha-Sadviniyogam – B. Sankara Raju (Telugu)
27. Madigala Kula Vigananamu – B. Kumara Swamy (Telugu)
28. Marutunna Girijana Samskruthi-Gadabulu Oka Pareseelana – Dr. V. Lalitha (Telugu)
29. Letters from Madras – Oka Pareseelana – P. Gopala Krishna (Telugu)
30. Anantha Karuvuraithula Athmahatyalu Vyadhalu oka Pareseelana – Dr. P. Sudhakar (Telugu)
31. Khammam Jillaloni Udyamalu-Oka Pareseelana (1934-1953) – Dr. G. Chandra Reddy &B. Padmalatha (Telugu)
32. Telangana Sayudha Poratam-Bethavolu Jamindari Vyathireka Raitanga Udyamam (1925-1951) – Dr. Chanda ramaiah (Telugu)
33. The Role of Etikala Anasuyamma in Aryasamaj Movement (with Special Reference to Warangal, 1949-64) – P. Ramakrishna & G. Lakshmaiah (Telugu) (Summary)
34. Stree Vidya Vyaptiki Sri Kandukuri Veeresalingam Krushi – P.A. Raju Babu (Telugu) (Summary)

Section IV: Local History

Presidential Address: Eedpuganti Nageswara Rao

1. Globalization and Changing Culture of Business: A Case Study of Vijayawada – S. Ananth
2. Human Ingenuity has never Known Barriers – T. Prabakara Rao
3. Non-Tax Campaign and Election Politics: A Case Study of Bezawada Municipality 1921-22 – Dr. K. Gajendra Reddy
4. History of Andhra Loyola College – D. Suman Babu (Summary)
5. Study of the living Conditions of the Migrant Labour in the Vijayawada Thermal Power Station (Kondapalli) – S. Baby Rani (Summary)

Section V: Historiography

Presidential Address: Prof. Prabhat Patnaik

1. Film as a Source A Historiographical Perspective – Dr. A. Mareswara Rao
2. Making Sense of Social History: A Panoramic View – Ch. Radha Mohan
3. Folklore as Source Material for Subaltern Historiography – P. Appa Rao & Ch. Swaroopa Rani
4. Historicity of Vangipuram Kaifiat – Dr. M.S. Ramachandra Rao
5. Kaifiyyats of Tirupati Pilgrim Complex, 1786-1807 – P. Rajani Kumari
6. Palleturu Subba Rao (A Life Sketch) – Dr. B. Raja Rao (Telugu)
7. Nissabdhakutra: Mathatatvabhavala Kabandhasthallo Patya Pusthakalu-Andhrapradesh Sanghika Sastralloni Charitra Patyamsala Vishleshana – Mahaboob Basha & S.P. Gaffar (Telugu)
8. Telugu Cinema as a Source to Reconstruct Indian History – Prof. V. Meena Kumari (Summary)

Mamidipudi Venkatarangaiya Memorial Lecture 16: On Certain Developments in the Wrold Economy – Prof. Prabhat Patnaik

 

 

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XVII – Tirupati – 2003

Contents

General Presidential Address: Some Forgotten and Less-Known facts in the Early History of Andhradesa – Prof. S. Sankaranarayanan

Section I: Ancient Andhra History and Archaeology

Presidential Address: Buddhist Archaeology in Andhra Pradesh (An Enquiry into the Early Discoveries) – E. Sivanagi Reddy

1. Mobility Strategies of Pastrolists in Mahaboobnagar District – Dr. G. Sivaramakrishnaiah (Summary)
2. Variation in the Neolithic Decorated Pottery at Veerapuram and Palavoy in Andhra Pradesh –A Review – R. Surya Babu
3. Mallaiahpalle – Unique Megalithic Rock Art Site in Chittoor District – Dr. V. Ramabrahmam
4. Origin of the Cult of Kartikeya in Andhradesa-Gleanings from the Sculptures – Prof. P.N. Naidu
5. The Significance of Symbolism on Pre-Satavahana Coinage of Early Andhra – P. Ramanaiah
6. Beginnings of Bronze Art in Protohistoric Andhra – K. Venkata Reddy & M. Prasad Kumar
7. Early Bronze Specimens of Andhra Desa: A Study on the Bronze Image from Dhulikatta (2^nd Century B.C) – P. Subramani
8. Replications of Kumari in Andhradesa – P. Gopala Reddy &
9. Early Archaeological Discoveries in the Nizam’s Dominions: A Brief Review of Meadows Taylor’s Contributions – A. Raghu
10. Recent Archaeological Explorations and Discovery of Buddhist Sites and Sculptures in Andhra Pradesh – V. Varija
11. Cultural Analysis of Early Andhra Terracottas (200 B.C. to 300 A.D.) – E. Harshavardhan
12. Fresh Discovery of Buddhist Sculptures From Mudigonda – A Brief Study – B. Padmalatha & G. Chandra Reddy
13. Astrology in Folklore – Dr. R. Venkateswara Rao (Summary)
14. An Introduction of Siva Cult in Ancient India – Dr. K. Kamaladevi (Summary)
15. Choudary Kulamaa? – Dr. G. Jawaharlal

Section II: Medieval Andhra History and Culture

Presidential Address: Medieval Art – Prof. B. Masthanaiah

1. Site Museums of Andhra Pradesh as Centres of Learning – Some Observations – Dr. V. Meena Kumari
2. Agriculture and Land in Medieval Telengana as Gleaned Through the Inscriptions – Some Observations – Aravind Kumar
3. Mughal Army of the Deccan – the Aspects of Accountability – Dr. Zareena Parveen
4. Revenue Terms in Vijayanagara Inscriptions of Cuddappah District – Dr. P. Bhaskar Reddy
5. Konidena – An Epigraphical Study – Dr. Nagolu Krishna Reddy
6. The Industrial Places all over the Golconda Kingdom of Qutubshahis – A Study – Dr. T. Nagamma
7. The Bhairaveswara Temple at Mopuru: An Epigraphical Study – Dr. T. Surendra Reddy
8. The Role of Cavalry in the War-Fare of Medieval Andhra-Kakatiya Period – B. Sreekantha Reddy
9. Popular Culture in Pakanadu during the Medieval Period – M. Vijaya Kumar Reddy
10. Hindu and Muslim Social order in Later Medieval Andhra – A Study – Dr. C. Kalyana Mohan Rao
11. Agricultural Festivals in Medieval Andhradesa – Devineni Prasada Rao
12. The 17^th Century British Notices on Medical Practices of Andhradesa – Prof. P. Hymavathi
13. Sculptures of Karttikeya from Hemavathi – A Comparative Iconographical Study – C. Seshagiri
14. A Note on Some Games Played with Dice in Medieval Andhradesa – Dr. K. Suryanarayana
15. Sati and Ritual Status – Challapalli Swaroopa Rani
16. The Kakatiyas in Renadu – Prof. D. Kiran Kranth Choudary
17. The Episode of Rama Shooting the Seven Sala Trees in Andhra Art – Dr. C. Udayalakshmi
18. Vaishnava Traditions, Sects, Deities, trends – A Perspective – Dr. V. Sakunthala
19. A Forgotten Event in A Forgotten Chapter – The Battle of Penukonda – V. Sobhan Babu
20. Household Appliances and Furniture as Depicted in vijaanagara Temples of Rayalaseema – Dr. K. Reddappa
21. A Unique Dampathya Dakshinamurthi – V. Natarajan
22. Sculptures of Danavulpadu in Chennai Museum – P. Hema
23. Ankalamma, A Village Goddess: Form and Worship in Cuddappah District – C.G. Parameswari
24. Goddess Durga Depicted in the Vijayanagara Temples of Rayalaseema – K. Chitti Kalavati
25. Aquatic Sports – Dr. R. Madhavi
26. Epigraphical Evidence to the Temple Architecture of Ananthapur District – K.D.A. Victor
27. The System of Land Tenure in rayalaseema Region Under Vijayanagara – Dr. G. Hemachandran
28. Indian Perception on Water and Irrigation – Dr. E. Sobhan Babu
29. Agro-Pastoralism of Early Medieval Period in Pennar Basin of Andhradesa – A Study – D. Govindulu
30. Madhyayuga Andhradesamlo Varthaka Vanijya Pannula Swarupam Vishlesanatmaka Pareseelana (Kree. Sa. 11^va Satabdhi Nundi 13^va Satabdhi Varaku) – K. Venkateswara Prasad & P. Appa Rao (Telugu)
31. Janapada Kavitvamlo Charitrakamsalu – Dr. P. Srinivasulu Reddy

Section III: Modern Andhra History

Presidential Address: Prof. Adapa Satyanarayana

1. Female Education in Rajahumdry 1854-1900 – P. Abel Raja Babu
2. Growth of Education in Kadapa district During the British Raj (A.D. 1858-1947) – Dr. G. Sambasiva Reddy
3. Tradition and Modernity: A Discourse on Matrimonail Fidelity and Man-Woman Relationship in Chalam’s ‘Savitri’ – G. Ramdhan
4. Agricultureal Finance in Colonial Vizagapatam district, 1901-1950 – Dr. P. Thavitinaidu
5. Rural Response to Civil Disobedience movement: A Case Study of Nellore District – D. Jyothi
6. Politics of Film Censorship – Dr. A.Mareswara Rao
7. 1800-1947 Andhradesa – Beneficiary Classes under British Revenue Administration – B. Sankara Raju
8. History of Growth of Population in Andhra Pradesh – Prof. K. Narasimhulu & B. Pushpalatha
9. The 19^th Century Social Reform Movement Its Influence on Andhra Sambhuchandra-Gurazada’s Inspirer – Dr. K. Satyanarayana
10. Anantapur in Unending Drought – A Study in to its Aspects – G. Radha Ramani & Dr. P. Sudhakar
11. Some Observations on the State of Public Health in the State of Erstwhile Hyderabad, 1911-50 A.D. – D. Satyanarayana
12. Note on the Activities of the Jesuits During the Eighteenth Century in Andhra – Dr. M. Srinivasa Reddy
13. Recognizing the Dissent: Gender and Caste Consciousness in Telugu Muslim Poetry – S. Mahaboob Basha
14. Economic Profile of Denotifed Tribe Settlements in Andhra Pradesh – A Case Study of Siddhapuram Settlement 1913-1990 – Dr. Malli Gandhi
15. Participation of Dhaliths in Telegana Peasants Armed Struggle – A Study – Prof. A. Bobbili & B. Sambamurthy
16. Visabadi System – Prof. R. Soma Reddy
17. History of the Society of J.M.J in India – It’s Services to Humanity, 1904-2002 – Sr. Mareelu
18. The Tribal Chiefs of Golgonda and Their Struggles Against the British Colonialism in Andhra (1768-1803) – K. Vijaya Babu & P. Sadanandam
19. Antecedents of Conversions in Andhra upto Indipendence – K. Vidyadhari
20. Hampanna’s Martyrdom in 1893 as Reflected in the Hindu and other Native News Papers – Dr. K. Maddaiah
21. Traditional Dressing Pattern of Sugali Women-Reasons for Adopting Modern Costumes – T. Nagalakshmi
22. The Dynamic and Multilayered Impact of Andhra Vernacular Vis-à-vis Social reforms in Andhra, 1902-1947 – Dr. K. Arjun Rao
23. Origins of the Kurnool-Cuddapah Canal, 1863-1872 – J.K. Indrasena Rao
24. Curriculum at the Primary Stage in the Tribal Schools of Andhra Pradesh – Dr. Midatala Rani
25. Reservations: Communal Award-Poona Pact-Constitution – Dr. Paka Raja Rao (Summary)
26. Budda Vengalareddy’s Services during the Famine, 1865-1866 – N. Venkata Subba Reddy (Summary)
27. DWCRA: A Study in Changing Perspectives of Public Policy – Dr. I. Dosagiri Rao (Summary)
28. Godavari Anicut and its Impact – Dr. B. Sudhakara Reddy (Summary)
29. Cascading Tanks in Nellore District, A.P. – Dr. G. Venkateswar Rao (Summary)
30. Peasant and the State in Modern Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh – D. Subrahmanyam Reddy (Summary)
31. Exploitation of Tribes in Adilabad District: 1911-48 – Mohad. Kareem (Summary)
32. Andhra Netaji-Madduri Annapurnayya – Dr. B. Raja Rao (Summary)
33. Devadasi Nisheda Chattam Vada Prathivadanalu Vishlesana – Dr. V. Lalitha (Telugu)
34. Bharata Svatantrodyama Kalamnati Nesheda Rachanalu – Swarajya Geetapunjamu, Swarajya Janda – R. Bhaskara Rao & T. Manohar(Telugu)
35. Saidapuram Jameendari – Jupalli Varito Venkatagiri Vari Sambandalu – Dr. Kalidasu Purushotham (Telugu) (Summary)
36. Gunturu Jillalo Granthalayodhyamamu – M.V.R. Krishnam Raju & M. Satyavathi (Telugu) (Summary)

Section IV: Local History

Presidential Address: Prof. S.S. Ramachandra Murthy

1. Images of Nritta-Ganesa from Srikalahasti – N. Venkataramana Reddy
2. Two Kannada Inscriptions – Dr. C.A. Padmanabha Sastry
3. A Recently Discovered Somaskanda Bronze Image from Chandragiri – N. Sarswathi
4. Role of Missionaries as a Background to the Transfer of Company’s Management of T.T.D, 1806-1833 – Dr. K. Gajendra Reddy
5. Stages in the Transfer of Company’s Management of Tirupati Pilgrim Complex, 1833-1843 A.D. – P. Revathi Reddy
6. Cultural Contribution of Sri Rama Vilasa Sabha, Chittor – Dr. T.V. Manjulatha Devi
7. Costume as Gleaned from Krishna Leela Sculptures in TTD Temples – B. Usha Rani
8. Folk Deities and popular Culture in Chandragiri – S. Parvin
9. A Newly Discovered Ganesa Bronze Image form Chandragiri – P. Bhaskar Rao
10. Mukhateer Khat: Guidelines for the Management of TTD, 10 July, 1843 – P. Vasantha
11. Contributions of the American Arcot Missionaries to the Chittoor District 1853-1947 – R. Devadanam (Summary)
12. Memorial Stones in Chittoor District – A Study – Dr. R. Chandrasekhara Reddy (Summary)
13. Charitra Kramamlo Sankarabadi – T. Ramachandra Reddy (Telugu)
14. Tallapaka Kavula Rachanalu Charitrakamsalu – V. Rajagopala Chakravarthi (Telugu)

Section V: Historiography

Presidential Address: Histories and Historians: An Appreciation of Hobsbawm, Stein and Keay – Prof. T.K.Venkatasubramanian

Mamidipudi Venkatarangaiya Memorial Lecture 15:

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Session XXVI –Anaparti – 2002

Contents

General Presidential Address: Probings in the Social and Cultural History of Early Andhra – Prof. Suvira Jaiswal

Section I: Ancient Andhra History and Archaeology

Presidential Address:

1. Pre-Historic Cultural Evidence in the Lime-Stone Area of Eastern Ghats – K. Gopi Krishna
2. Pre-Historic Excavations at Getuvalasa Rock-Shelter (GVS-RS) – P. Stephen
3. Microliths in the Tribal Habitat of North Zone Eastern Ghats – Prof. P. Vijaya Prakash
4. Recent Archaeological Explorations in Chittoor District – V. Ramabrahmam
5. Brahmi Inscriptions from Amaravati – Dr. C.A. Padmanabha Sastry
6. Indian Epigrphy and its Bearing on the Term ‘Visvakarma’ –P. Subramani & Dr. E. Sivanagi Reddy
7. Inscriptional Geography of Karimnagar – P. Krishnaveni
8. Adinatha Worship in Andhra – Dr. G. Jawaharlal
9. Absence of Jain Tirthankara Images in Andhra – P. Hema
10. Early Ganesa Images in Andhra (From Earliest times to 6^th Century A.D.) – Dr. N. Venkataramana Reddy
11. A Note on Terracota Bull from Kondapur – Dr. V. Anuradha & E. Harshavardhan
12. Pastoralism in the Pennar Basin-Kurubas- A Study – D. Govindulu
13. Danthapuram –T. Satyanarayana Murthy & Dr. A. Mareswara Rao (Telugu)
14. Andhrapradesh Samskruthilo ‘Kunda’ Pramukyatha – Dr. M. Andamma (Telugu)
15. Grahanalu – Oka Vishlesana – Ch. Bhanukumari (Telugu)

Section II: Medieval Andhra History and Culture

Presidential Address: Urbanisation in Medieval Andhra – Dr. M.D. Sampath

1. A Brief Note on the Taxes and Fines During the Vengi Chalukyan Period – Dr. N.R. Vijaya
2. A Note on Bhavanarayana Temple Bapatla –Dr. V. Sakunthala
3. Architectural Terms in the Inscriptions of the Kakatiyas – Prof. D. Kirankranth Choudary
4. Cultural Heritage of Kakatiyas of Warangal District – Dr. G. Chandra Reddy
5. Early Settlements of Reddi Rulers in Telugu Country – P. Gopal Reddy
6. Koppula Chiefs – The Relers of ‘Andhra Khanda Mandala’ – Dr. K. Suryanarayana
7. A Study of Vijayanagara Police System – Dr. B. John Robert
8. A Bronze Image of Sadasica in Anantapur Museum – A Study – N. Saraswati
9. Parvati Images form Chittoor District – A Study – S. Parvin
10. Inscriptions of the Temple of Venkateswara at Devuni Cuddapah – M. Vijaya Kuamar Reddy
11. Rare Sculptures of Jyesthadevi from Chittor District – Prof. P. Neerajakshulu Naidu
12. Crops Grown in Medieval Andhradesa – Prof. P. Hymavati
13. Costumes Depicted in the Temples of Tadpatri – Dr. K. Reddappa (Summary)
14. Temples of Cuddapah District: Epigraphicfal Survey – Dr. P. Bhaskara Reddy (Summary)
15. Krishnadevaraya Mandapa – Sri Kalahasti A Study – Dr. P. Bhaskara Rao (Summary)
16. Depiction of Karttikeya in the Eastern Ganga Art – A Comparative Iconographical Study – C. Seshagiri (Summary)
17. Synthesis of Hindu-Muslim (Indo-Saracenic) Architecture of Vijayanagara-Select Palaces – Dr. C. Kalyana Mohan Rao (Summary)
18. The Role of Elepahntry in the Warfare of Andhra – B. Sreekanth Reddy
19. Madyayuga Andhradesa Vyavasaya Pannula Swarupam – Dr. K. Venkateswara Prasad (Telugu)

Section III: Modern Andhra History

Presidential Address: Zamindars and the Company Raj: A Study in Native Protest – Prof. B. Kesavanarayana

1. Gurazada as Researcher – Dr. K. Satyanarayana
2. Irrigation Policy of the Brithsh Government and its Administration in the Norther Circars – Dr. B. Sudhakara Reddy
3. Offences and Justice in Masulipatnam under the East India Company (1788-1857) – Dr. N. Vidyaranya Swamy
4. Colonialism – Ex-Criminal Tribes and Transition – A Profile of Stuartpuram, Settlement in Andhra Pradesh – Dr. M. Gandhi
5. Challenges to Patriachy in Colonial Andhra – A Study of Women’s Writing (1928-47) – Mahaboob Basha
6. Government’s role in Promotion of Cane Growers Interests and Factories Performance Between 1940 and 1950 in Andhra – Dr. M. Srinivasa Reddy
7. Caste Discrimination in Revenue Records of Telangana in Nizam State – A Study – Dr. A. Bobbili & T. Manohar
8. Caste Component in Telangana Peasant Armed Struggle – A Case Study of Nalgonda District – B. Sambamuurthy & J. Sagar
9. Specializations in History and Revamping the Study of History of Medicine – Dr. P.V. Ranganayakulu
10. Anti-resettlement Agitation and Vivil Disobedience Campaign in Coastal Andhra (1928-34) – Dr. P. Sivasankara Reddy
11. Suryadevara Rajyalakshmi Devi, A Dedicated Freedom Fighter and Social Worker – Dr. S. Girija (Summary)
12. Secularism and Minorities in Andhra – Dr. P. Raja Rao (Summary)
13. The Spinning Wheel and the Swaraj – Dr. V. Lakshmi (Summary)
14. Women’s Education in the Changing Society in Andhra Pradesh – M. Ramarajeswari (Summary)
15. Sarvajaneena Vidya – Streelu – Samajam – Dr. V. Lalitha (Telugu)
16. British Andhradesamlo Parepalana Neeti – Prajala Abhadratabhvam (1766-1947) – B. Sankara Raju (Telugu)
17. Madigala Samajika Poratam – Oka Pareseelana – Dr. B. Kumaraswamy & Dr. G. Bhadru Naiak (Telugu)
18. Samskruthika Jeevananiki, Kattubatlaku Duramavuthunna Mastyakarulu (Nellore Jilla)- Oka Pareseelana – Dr. G. Venkateswara Rao (Telugu)
19. Bharata swatantra Samaramlo Krishna Jilla – P. Pattabhi Rama Rao (Telugu) (Summary)
20. Paryataka Vanaruga Warangal Jilla Jataralu – Usthavalu – K. Swarupa (Telugu) (Summary)

Section IV: Local History

Presidential Address:  Pranteyathatone Deseyatha – Prof. B. Ramabrahmam

1. Antiquity of Draksharama Bhimeswara – N. Krishna reddy
2. Temples of Guddivadinadu – Dr. V.K. Mohan
3. Chilakamarthi Lakshminarasimham – Samakaleena Udyamalu – Oka Pareseelana – Prof. P. Ramalakshmi (Telugu)
4. Charitralo Upasrenulu – Dokka Seetamma – Prof. V. Ramakrishna
5. Gangireddy Grathalayam – S.V.V. Satyanarayana Reddy (Telugu)
6. Ubhayagodavari Jillallo raithy Rakshana Yatra (1937-38) – V. Brahmananda Reddy (Telugu) (Summary)
7. Seetanagaram Pirka Pannula Nirakarana Udyamam 1921-22 – V. Narasimha Murthy (telugu) (Summary)

Section V: Historiography

Presidential Address: historiography of the Economy of Early Medieval North India: The Second Phase – Dr. Vishwa Mohan Jha

1. A Historiographical Critique on the Chalukyan History of Andhradesa – Prof. M. Krishna Kumari
2. Colonialism and Knowledge System: Construction of Caste Identity in Modern India – G. Ramdhan
3. Need for the Study of History and Culture as a Social Science in the Age of Globalisation – V. Salma (Summary)
4. Identification – A Critique – K. Satya Murthy (Summary)

Mamidipudi Venkatarangaiya Memorial Lecture 14: Inventing a Culture of Patriarchy: An Aspect of Brahmanism – Prof. Suvira Jaiswal

 

 

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Session –XXV – Hyderabad – 2001

Contents

General Presidential Address:Prof. M. Radha Krishna Sarma –

Section I

Ancient Andhra History and Archaeology

Presidential Address: History of popular Culture – Prof. A. Gurumurthi

1. An Acheaulian site at Ramapuram, Manneru Velley – K. Srinivasulu
2. An early Mesolithic Rock Art site at Pandavula Gutta, Warangal District – Dr. N. Chandramouli
3. Sodor, Nisan and Bod Structures in Tribal habitat of Visakhapatnam District – Prof. P. Vijaya Prakash
4. How two name Telingana and Andhra – Dr. P.V. Parabrahma Sastry
5. Brahmi inscription from Kottappa Konda – P. Brahma Chary
6. Urbanization : The Role of Religious Institutions in Rayalaseema, C. 600 – 1300 A.D – E. Sobhanababu
7. Sidi – Votive offer now Maimed – P. Gopal Reddy
8. Devalamurti forms of Siva in Vijayanagara Art – N. Saraswathi
9. Environment in Early Medieval Tirumala and Tirupati – A Study – Dr. N. Venkatramana Reddy
10. Sila Sasanalu –samaja Bhavajalam – Parenamam (Telugu) (Summary) – Dr. M. Andamma

 

Section II

Medieval Andhra History and Culture

Presidential Address : Vijayanagara State – Some Relections –Prof. S. Rajasekhar

1. Ambika in Jaina Art of Andhra – Dr. G. Jawaharlal
2. Undated Copper Plate Grant of the Eastern Chalukya King Amma Raja – II : A.D. 945-970 – Dr. N. S. Ramachandra Murthy
3. Temple Urbanism, Alampur – A Case Study – Dr. V. Sakunthala
4. Jaina Remains at Gujalamandyam – P. Hema
5. The Sanis of Medieval Andhra – Dr. Redha Pande
6. Srikakulesvara Temple at Srikakulam – A Study – Dr. V.K. Mohan
7. Gifts/Grants in Early Medieval Andhradesa dn Women as Donors of Gifts/Grants an Inscriptional Study–K. Lakshmi Prabhavathi
8. Process of Urbanisation – Srikalahasti – Prof. D. Kiran Kranth Choudary
9. A Note on the Jallipalli Battle mentioned in ‘Velugotivari Vamsavali’ – Dr. Kolluri Suryanarayana
10. Depiction of Karttikeya in the Telugu Cola Sculptural Art – C. Seshagiri
11. Sculptures of Mahisasuramardini from Chittor District: An Iconographic Study – P. Parvin
12. Gold coins of the Kakatiyas (A treasure trove from Kammarigudem, Khammam District – P. Jogi Naidu & Dr. B. Subrahmanyam
13. Study of Hanuman Sculptures during the Vijayanagara Empire – Dr. V. Meena Kumari
14. Sculptures of Sudarsanamurti from Tirumala and Tirupati : An Iconographic Study – Prof. P.N. Naidu
15. Sir imad-ul-mul Syed Hussain Bilgrami’s Reforms in Education – Tahseen Bilgrami
16. Andhradesa vyavasaeeka, Varthaka Vanijya rangala Abhivrudhilo Devalayala Krushi (Telugu) (Summary) – K. Venkateswara Prasad
17. Love and Devotion in Bhakti – An Aesthetic view (Summary) – Dr. M.S. Ramachandra Rao
18. On the Origin, Caste, Religion and Lanchana of the Silpins of Medieval Andhra (summary) – Dr. E.V. Sivanagi Reddy & P. Subramani
19. Vipravinodis : A Nomadic Tribe in Medieval Andhra – A Study (Summary) – P. Sadanandam
20. Public Health in Golconda Kingdom (Summary) – Dr. Md. Yaqoob Ali & Dr. Kommula Shadrak
21. Irrigation System in Reddi Period (1325 A.D. – 1448 A.D. (Summary) – Dr. Mercy Rathana Rani
22. Kuvalayashwacharithra – A Source Book for the Description of Medieval Deccan Wars (Summary) – S. Jaikishan
23. Caste System Under Eastern Chalukyas (Summary) – Dr. N. R. Vijaya
24. Kakatiya – matha samskritika samarasyam (Summary), (Telugu) – B. Padma Latha
25. Kakatiya kalam nati jatharalu (Summary) (Telugu) – K. Swarupa & K.V. Rama Laxmi

 

Section III

Modern Andhra History

Presidential Address: Dissent, Protest and Movement Against Patriarchy : ‘women’s Wirtins in Modern Andhra – Prof. P. Ramalakshmi

1. Economic and Culture Relations of Dutch with Andhras ( A.D. 1500 – 1800) – John Akkidas
2. Trade in coinial Vizagapatam District – Dr. Taviti Naidu
3. The role of the Tribal Chiefts in the aftermath of the Padmanabha War – 1794 – K. Vijaya Babu
4. Tribal Unrest – A Case Study of Gonds – S. Abdul Khadar
5. Denotified Tribes and Education – Wadderas and Yerukulas of Siddhapuram and Stuartpuram Ex-settlement – Dr. M. Handhi
6. Growth of Women’s education in Hyderabad State (1900-1951) – Dr. E. Sudharani
7. Transformation of Women’s Consciousness: Malipelli – A Telugu Cinema of 1939 –  A. Mareswara Rao
8. Christian Missionary Contribution for the Eradication of Leprosy in Coastal Andhra – Prof. B. David Raju
9. The role of Madapati Hanumantha rao in Andhra Jana Sangham – Dr. K. Ramakrishna
10. Drought – Prostitution and Immoral Traffic : A Study in Ananthapur district – G. radha Ramani
11. Caste Component in Telangana Peasan Armed Struggle – A Case Study of Warangal District – B. Samba Murthy & G. Yadava Reddy
12. Freedom struggle in Banaganapalle State Dr. K. Maddaiah
13. Legislation on Women in Andhra Pradesh – D. Bhaskara rao
14. Nizam Samstanamlo Bhukendrekarana – Survey mareyu Settlement patra : Oka pareseelana (Telugu) Prof. A. Bobbili & T. Manohar
15. Andhralo raithu Andholanalu (Udyamalu) : 1920-50 (Telugu) – V. Brahmananda Reddy & Dr. Chandrasekhara Reddy
16. Telanganalo Granthalayodhyamam – Chilukuri Babuji Granthalayam (Telugu) – Dr. Swadesh & P. Anjaiah
17. Girijanodhyamalu – Adhilabad Jilla – Dr. V. Lalitha
18. Association Between Ananda Gajapati and Gurazada (Summary) – Dr. K. Satyanarayana
19. Contribution of Telugu to Madras during the 19^th 20^th centuries (Summary) – Dr. B. Narasingaraja Naidu
20. Nizams – the Makers of Masters ( 1724-1857) (Summary) – V. Prabhu Kumari
21. Marriage, Family and Love among the Telugus – I. Tirumali
22. Water management in Andhra Pradesh (Summary) – Dr. G. Venkateswara Rao

Section – IV

Local History

Presidential Address: B.N. Sastry

1. Andhra Art Collections in the Salar Jung Museum – B. Krishna Goud & M.V. S. Sarma
2. Aghomath Chattopadhya – A Study – Dr. Vani, Dr. V.S. Krishna

Section – V

Historiography

Presidential Address : Prof. Vijaya Kumar Thakur

1. Casual Fertility of Events – A Theoretical Appraisal – Dr. K. Satya Murthy
2. Qualification : its Importance in Historical Reconstruction – Prof. B. Masthanaiah
3. Socio-Biological Approach to the Iconography of ritual Copulation – Ganesa and Siva – Prof. M. Krishna Kumari
4. Voices of Women in the Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Century India – S. Mahboob Basha
5. Historiography on the causes for the fall of Kakatiya State – Dr. A Malla Reddy
6. Historical Writings related to Peasants in early India – Krishna Kumar Manda

 

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Session XXIV: Rajahumundry – 2000

Contents

General Presidential Address :Nationalism and Human Development – Prof. Amiya Kumar Bagchi

Section I : Ancient Andhra History & Archaeology

Presidential Address: Trends in Archaeological Investigations in Andhra Pradesh Vis-à-vis Historical Research – Dr. N.S. Ramachandra Murthy

1. Art and Contemporary society: An Ethnographic Approach – Prof. K. Thimma Reddy
2. The Neolithic Cultural Entities among the Boyas of Central Coastal Andhra – Dr. B. David Raju
3. Genesis of Cultural History in Deltas: A Case Study of Godavari Delta and a few methodological issues – Prof. P. Vijaya Prakash
4. New Evidences on Buddhism form Andhra-Karnataka –Dr. I.K. Sarma
5. Kailasanadhaswamy Temples in Andhra Pradesh – P. Gopala Reddy
6. Correction in Vishnukundi Chronology – Dr. P.V.P. Sastry
7. Land Grants to Brahmans and Feudalism: A Study with reference to early Andhra History (C. 300 to 600) – Dr. V. Sundara Rama Sastry
8. On the Typology of Rate of Interest in Chola Period : A Note – Dr. D. Kirankranth Choudary
9. The megalithic Cultural evidence in the middle reaches of the Godavari Valley – P. Stephen (Summary)
10. Vishnukundinula Asva Chehnam Nanem – P. Satyanarayana (Summary)

 

Section II: Medieval Andhra History & Culture

Presidential Address: Sufism in Medieval Deccan: Politics and Workshop – Pro. Ratan Lal Hangloo

1. Iconography of Narasimha in the Tirumala – Tirupati Temples – Dr. P.N. Naidu
2. Jaina Memorial Stones – Dr. G. Jawaharlal
3. “Karnakundala” in Vijayanagara Art of Rayalaseema – Dr. K. Reddeppa
4. Acculturation : Myth of Mala Dasari – Dr. S. Victor Babu
5. Achyuta Perumal Temple at Achutarayapuram, Tirupati – An Epigraphical Study – Dr. N. Venkataramana Reddy
6. Manuring and Pest-Control Methods in Medieval Andhradesa – Dr. P. Hymavathi
7. Temples of Gundlakamma Region – Dr. V.K. Mohan
8. Some refections on the Socio-Economic and Cultural aspects of Qutub Shahis – B. Vasudeva Reddy
9. Are the Traditional accounts in the late Vijayanagara Telugu Literature (like Rayavachakam) Authentic? – Dr. Kolluru Suryanarayana
10. Administrative Divisions under Kakatiyas of Warangal – Dr. E.S.M. Prasad
11. Water Management in Medieval Andhra with special reference to Nellore District – Dr. G. Venkateswara Rao
12. Typology of Temples (Medieval Andhradesa) – Dr. Parakala Satya Prasad
13. Marriage Traditions in Late Medieval Andhra Hindu – Muslim Interactions : A Study –Dr. C. Kalyana Mohan Rao
14. Golconda Samrajyamlo Thotala Pempakam – Oka Pareseelana – Dr. Md. Yaqub Ali & K. Shadrak (Telugu)
15. Golconda Rajyamlo Mir Mohmad Saieed (Meer Jumla) patra – Oka pareseelana- Y. Ravi Kumar (Telugu)
16. Katamaraju Katha – Charitraka Vastavalu – Dr. Vinjamuri Lakshmi (Telugu)
17. Jatiya Samykyatanu Bhakti Udyamalu Vijayanagara Rajula Kalam – B.V.S. Murthy (Telugu) (Summary)
18. Kakatiyulakalamnati Neeti Vanarulu – D. Mercy (Telugu) (Summary)

 

Section III: Modern Andhra History

Presidential Address: history was made here – Prof A. Prasanna Kumar

1. Salvation Army in Andhra – Dr. M. Gandhi
2. Towards Social Justice : Mala Pilla – A Telugu Cinema of 1938 – Dr. A. Mareswara Rao
3. Women Leadership in Social Reform Movement in Andhra – Prof. P. Ramalakshmi
4. Press and its support to the Freedom Movement in Rayalaseema – Dr. P. Yanadi Raju & G. Sambasiva Reddy
5. Salar Jung Museum : Its role in Educational and Cultural Action – B. Krishna Goud
6. The Famine of 1888-89 in Ganjam District: Colonial State Policy and Peasant Sufferings – T. Vijay Kumar
7. Industries in Pre-Independent Vizagapatnam District –A Study of Jute Industries (1901 -1950) – Dr. P. Taviti Naidu (Summary)
8. The press in Andhra that terrorized the British during the Freedom Struggle and the acts against the press – V. Lakshmi (Summary)
9. Saraswati Gora – A life dedicated to Freedom Movement and Social Uplift – Dr. T. Jayalakshmi (Summary)
10. Parliamentary Debates on Linguistic Formation of States – Paka Raja Rao (Summary)
11. Andhradesa Sanghika Charitralo December 11 va Tedi – Smt. Jayaprada (Telugu)
12. Telangana Gramamlo Bhu Survey – Oka Pareseelana –Dr. A. Bobbili & T. Manohar (Telugu)
13. Telangana Grameena Runagrasthata (1930-1945) – Oka Pareseelana – P. Santhi (Telugu)

Section IV: Local History

Presidential Address: What is Local History? – Dr. T. Patanjali Sastri

1. Southern Sabarmati – Gowtami Satyagrahasram : Sitanagaram – Dr. B. Rana Rao

 

Section V: Historiography

Presidential Address: Womens Politics in Colonial History – Prof. Tanika Sarkar

Mamidipudi Venkatarangaiya Memorial Lecture 12:

Workers of the Third World at the end of the Second Millennium of the Christian Era – Prof. Amiya Kumar Bagchi

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Session XXIII – Narsapur – 1999

Contents

General Presidential Address:  I.K. Sarma

 

Section I: Ancient Andhra History & Archaeology

Presidential Address: Dr. S.J. Mangalam

1. Dhanyakataka : An Early Historic City – A Study – G.S. Sasidhar Reddy
2. Motupalli : New Archaeological Evidence of Foreign trade in early Andhra –Dr. P. Krishna Mohan Reddy
3. Maha Ganapati – Dr. V.V. Krishna Sastry
4. Saraswathi in Jaina Art – Dr. G. Jawaharlal
5. House hold Appliances and Furniture Depicted in Chintala Venkataramana Temple, Tadipatri – Dr. K. Reddeppa
6. Buddhist Monastic Education in Andhra – Dr. K. Raghuram
7. Reflections on Vengadam – G. Gopala Reddy
8. The Mudirajus and their origins : Historical Perpective – Dr. G. Venkata Rajam

Section II: Mddieval Andhra History & Culture

Presidential Address: Urbanisation in Medieval Andhra – Problems and Prospects in Urban Studies in Andhra Pradesh – Dr. J. Durga Prasad

1. A note on Unique Saptamatrika Panel from Chebrolu, Atmakur Mandal, Kurnool District – Dr. P.N. Naidu
2. Remuneration paid to the Temple Servants of Cuddapah District in Medieval period – a Study – Dr. T. Nagamma
3. Temples of Velanadu – Dr. V.K. Mohan
4. Rise of Urban Centres in Medieval Andhra: A Study of Kollipaka in Telangana Region – E. Sobhan Babu
5. A Study on the Palaeography of the Srikurmam Inscriptions – V.E.V. Venugopala Rao
6. Chalukya Bhimavaram Inscriptions of Vema Bhupala, A.D. 1434 – Dr. R. Chandra Sekhara Reddy
7. Temple Outreach in Medieval Andhradesa – Dr. P. Satya Prasad
8. Sri Vaishnavism under the Manchi-Konda Chiefs of Korukonda – Dr. Kolluru Suryanarayana
9. Endowments and Religious Activities of Matla Kumara Anantaraja I (A.D. 1620-35) – Dr. Venkataramana Reddy
10. The Ayagar System in Medieval Andhradesa – Prof. R. Soma Reddy
11. Copper- Plate Character of Sriranga III, Saka 1564 –Dr. D. Kiran Kranth Chowdary & Dr. N. Krishna Reddy
12. An account of Tribal Culture in Medieval Andhra (Summary)
13. Mahajanas in the Kakatiya Period an Epigraphical Study – Dr. P. Bhaskara Reddy
14. Ruins which Mirror Past Splendour : A Study of the Kakatiya Temple Complex at Ghanapuram –B. Vasudeva Reddy
15. Gold Smit – His Industry and Technology in Medieval Andhradesa – Dr. P. Hymavathi
16. Hindu – Muslim Amusements (Music & Songs) in Later Medieval Andhra – A Study
17. Cultivation of Commerical Crops in Golconda in 17^th Century – A brief history – Mohd. Yaqoob Ali, K. Shadrak
18. History of Indian Performing Arts (Dance-Drama) with special reference to Andhra Pradesh – M. Jayanth

Section III: Modern Andhra History

Presidential Address: Prof. V. Krishna Rao

1. Impact of Gandhism on Potti Sriramulu : Non-Violence and Harijan Uplift – M. Rama Jogi Naidu
2. Linguistic Formation of States with reference to Andhra State, 1946-48 – Dr. P. Raja Rao
3. W.C.R.A. Schemes as means of Empowering Women: A study in seven villages of Rajahmundry Rurla Mandal East Godavary District – K. Vijaya Lakshmi
4. Madduri Annapurnaiah – A Freedcom Fighter cum Journalist – T. Arjuna Rao
5. Vizagapatnam Port – A Study of its Beginnings and Development (1879-1947) – Dr. P. Taviti Naidu
6. Development of Working Class Consciousness in the Madras presidency 1928-1939 : Foung on the contribution of the Left working class leadership – K. Venugopala Reddy
7. Towards Gender Justice : Gruhapravesam – A Progressive Telugu Chiema of Pre-Independent India (1946) – Dr. A. Mareswara Rao
8. Freedom Struggle in Vizagapatnam – V. Lakshmi
9. Caste, Gender and migration : Telugu Coolies in Burma, 1871-1941 – Dr. A. Satyannarayana
10. Tribals – The Early Freedom Fighters of India – A Peep into their Struggles against the British in the Chicacole Circar (1770-1803) – K. Vijaya Babu
11. Hyderabad State Debt – A Case Study – G. Yadava Reddy & B. Mallesham
12. Role of Women in freedom Struggle with Special Relevance to Gandhian Ashramas – Dr. A.S. Jaya Annapurna (Summary)
13. Telanganalo Bhu Samasyalu – Oka Pareseelana –Dr. A. Bobbili & T. Manohar (Telugu)
14. Girijana Samskruthi – Arakuloya – Dr. V. Lalitha (Telugu)
15. Svatantra Udyamakalamlo Nellore Jilla Congress Sadassulu – Dr. G. Venkateswara Rao (Telugu)

Section IV: Local History

Presidential Address: B.S.N. Murthy

1. Historical Geography of the Godavari Region – A Study – Dr. E.S.M. Prasad
2. The Role of Dalit Freedom Fighters in West Godavari District –M.F. Vijaya Vardhan
3. Agitation Against simon Commission in West Godavari District – N. Vidyaranya Swami
4. Pachima Godavari Jilla 1931 Raithula Tirugubatu – M.V.R.K. Raju & M. Satyavathi (Telugu)

Section V: Historiography

Presidential Address: A Critique of “Subaltern” Historiography – Prof. Mridula Mukherjee

1. Reflections on Feminist Historiography in Telugu Works – Prof. P. Rama Lakshmi
2. Why Regional History of Andhra Pradesh did not fascinate a Stein or a Karashima or a Hall? – Dr. K. S. Kameswara Rao
3. Preservation of Records – Need for a Legislative Act – An over view – M. Krishnamurthy

Mamidipudi Venkatarangaiya Memorial Lecture 11:

The extent of Integration between Peasant Movements and the National Movement – Prof. Mridula Mukherjee

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Session XXII: Hyderabad – 1998

Contents

General Presidential Address: Back to the Future: Reconnection to the History of Pre-Modern South India – Velcheru Narayana Rao

 

Section I: Ancient Andhra History & Archaeology

Presidential Address: The Process of Urbanisation in Early Andhra – P. Shanmugam

1. Recent Archaeological investigation in the Kurnool – P.C. Venkata Subbaiah
2. Formative Period of Early Historic Culture in Andhra Desa – G. Sasidhara Reddy
3. Buddha’s Birth – A Unique Sculptural Representation – G.V. Ramakrishna Rao
4. Stupas on Multiple Vedikas or Platforms (A Unique Buddhist Architectural Style in North Coastal Andhra Desa) – Dr. B. Subrahmanyam & K. Venkata Reddy
5. Professional Hierarchy of the Buddhist Sculptors and Architects of Early Andhra – Dr. E. Sivanagireddy & P. Subramani
6. Apilaka or Sapilaka Coin – A Coin of the Satavahanas or a Local Ruler of Dakshina Kosala – Sushmita Bose Majumdar
7. The two Polamuru Grants – A Reapraissal – Dr. P.V. Parabrahma Sastry
8. Cattle Raids in Renadu – N. Krishna Reddy
9. Surnames also can speak History – P. Gopala Reddy
10. Roman Trade Activity in Gundlakamma River Basin – K. saibhakta Kesva (Summary)
11. Acharya Nagarjuna : The Thinker and Philosopher – B. Vasudeva Reddy (Summary)
12. Some Aspects of Ancient Buddhist Education with Special Reference to Andhra Dr. J. Sitaramamma (Summary)

 

Section II: Medieval Andhra History

Presidential Address: Dr. G. Jawaharlal

1. Village Boundaries and their Demarcation System in Medieval Andhra – K. Srinivasulu
2. State formation in the Early Medieval Eastern Deccan – A Case Study of the Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi – A. Aruna (Summary)
3. Growth and Decline of Certain Tns in Medieval Andhra – Dr. Kolluru Suryanarayana
4. Nandalur – A Socio-Cultural Centre in Medieval Renadu –Dr. N. Venkata Ramana Reddy
5. Vajralepa – Dr. P. Arundhati
6. The Role of Cholas in Cuddapah Region – Dr. L.K. Sivanesam
7. Rural Land Scapes and Urban Centres in Early Medieval Andhra : A Case Study of Karmnagar Region – Lavanya Vemsani (Summary)
8. Archanapalli Inscription of Jaggadeva – Dr. N.S. Ramachandra Murthy & P. Brahmachary
9. Virasaivism and its Reforms of Women – R. Purnima Devi (Summary)
10. The Socio – Economic Context of Virasavism A Comparision between Medieval Karnataka and Andhra – Dr. Rekha Pande (Summary)
11. A unique Kakatiya Bronze – P. Jogi Naidu
12. Kakatiya Monuments in “Warangal: A most for Heritage Tourists – G. Chandra Reddy (Summary)
13. ‘Vasantotasava’ – A Spring Festival of Medieval Andhra – Dr. M.S. Ramachandra Rao
14. Some Reflections on Dress and Ornaments of Medieval Andhra Women –Dr. A. Padma
15. Hydro – Mythology – A Popular Culture – Dr. Kiran Kranth Chowdary
16. Orissa and Eastern Deccan- A Study of their Political Linkages (1435-1540) – Mohd. Safiulla
17. Golconda (Gulkanda) – A New Definition – Mohd. Safiulla
18. Two Qutubshahi Inscriptions at Srikurmam – V.E.V. Venugopal Rao
19. A Comparative Study of Ornaments in Vijayanagara – Dr. K. Reddappa
20. Attires of the Ascetics Depicted in the Saiva Temples of Rayalaseema – Dr. T. Nagamma (Summary)
21. Rayalaseemalo Jainamatham – P. Nagabhushana Sharma (Telugu) (Summary)
22. Art and Culture of the Viramustis – An Analytical Study – P. Sadanandam
23. Sufism and the State in Medieval Deccan – Dr. R.L. Hangloo (Summary)
24. The Portrayal of Women in the Deccani Miniatures – A study of the Golconda School (c. 16^th -17^thD.) – B. Lavanya
25. Socio – Religious and Political nditions of the Thummala Fort under Qutub Shahis (1674-75) –Syed Basha Biyabani & S. Zainab Bibi
26. The Cultural Legacy of the Qutub Shahi Dynasty – V. Prabhu Kumari
27. Trade and Commerce during the 17^th century Deccan – K.A. Swamy
28. The Mughal Imperialism and the Eastern Deccan (1636-1707) – Some Pointers – Gunturi Naga Sridhar

 

Section III: Modern Andhra History

Presidential Address: Prof. Y. Sudershan Rao

Part A: Modern Andhra

1. Tirupati as an Eastern EL Dorado: An Analysis of Strattonb Report, 1803 – A.R. Ramachandra Reddy
2. Impact of British Colonialism on the Land, Water and Forest People of Berar in the Nineteenth Century – Laxman D. Satya
3. Colonialism and Modernisation: Study of Roadways in Andhra, 1871-1914 – P. Aruna
4. Change and Conflict: Emergence of Non-Brahmin Consciousness in Andhra during 19^th Century – S. Inna Reddy
5. A Study of Criminal Tribes Acts in Andhra Pradesh (1871-1965) – Malli Gandhi
6. Relations of Production in the Jagirdari System of the Hyderabad State – S. Abdul Thaha
7. Implementation of Tenancy Act of 1950 in Telangana – A case Study of Paluvelpula – Dr. A. Bobbili & B. Mallesam
8. Beginnings of Public Awakening in Telangana during 19^th Century (1850-1900) –S. Anjaiah
9. Venkata Ratnam Naidu and the Nautch Question – Prof. P. Ramalakshmi
10. Devadasi Cult in Andhra Pradesh – K. Sarwani
11. Irrigational Facilities of Rayalaseema: A Study in Frustration – P. Sudhakar
12. Colonial Modernity and Nationalist Ideology – A critique on 19^th century Telugu Novels on Traditional Belief – System – G. Ramdhan
13. Medicalisation and Marginalisation of Traditional Practice – Poornima Sardesai
14. Burrakatha and Marxist – Popular Cultural Movement in Modern Andhra –A Profile of Shek Nazar – K. Sailaja
15. “We are Chowdaries”: Caste Consciousness, Identity and Solidarity among the Kammas in A.P. (1910-88) – Dr. A. Satyanarayana (Summary)
16. Fusion of History and Fiction – representation of Princely India in English Novels – Anand Mahanand (Summary)
17. Nizam Samstanamloni Kolanupaka Gramamlo Inamdari Vyavasta – Oka Vivarana – N. Malliah (Telugu)
18. Nizam Samsthanamloni Bhusambhanditha konni koni mukya Recordlu – Oka Vivarana – T. Manohar (Telugu)
19. Dalita Udyamam – Andhrula Samskruti – B. Sankara Raju
20. Jashuva Sahityamlo Samajika Spruha – Ch. Swaroopa Rani (Telugu)

Part B: Freedom Struggle

1. Role of Students in the Freedom Sturggle in rayalaseema (1905-1947) – Dr. K. Maddaiah
2. Liberation Struggle in telanaga – A Comparative Study of Two Villages in Warangal District (1940-50) – V. Vijaya Babu & P. rajendram
3. Raja Bhadur Venkata Rama Reddy and his Contribution – A Survey – M. Vani
4. “The Unsung Heros of the Freedom Struggle” – A Study of a Grassoroot Worker – Dr. S. Bhanumati Ranga Rao
5. Svatantra Udyamakalamlo Jameenraithu Patrika Patra – Oka Preseelana – Dr. G. Venkateshvara Rao (Telugu)
6. Jateeyodyama Sahityam – Telugu Kathanika –K. Raju (Telugu)
7. Janapada Kalarupalu – Svatantrodyamam – Dr. V. Lalitha (Telugu)
8. Andrhapradesh Communist Udyama Nirmatha Sri Uddrraju Ramam – M.V.R.K. Raju & M. Satyavathi
9. Nature and Character of the National Movement in Hyderabad State: Some perception – Prof. V.R.K. Reddy (Summary)
10. Peasant Protests in the Ceded districts in the Early Half of the 19^th Century – A. Siva Prasad (Summary)
11. Role of Women in Freedom Struggle in Andhra Pradesh – K. Janaki (Summary)
12. Khilafath movement in Andhra – Dr. Kalyana Mohan Rao (Summary)
13. Women and Civil Disobedience Movement in Andhra (1930-34) – Dr. P. Siva Sankara Reddy (Summary)
14. Nellore Jillalo Quit India Udyamam – A. Subramanyam (Telugu) (Summary)

 

Section IV: Local History

Presidential Address: The Qutb Shahi Hyderabad – Dr. Sadiq Naqvi

1. The culture and Ethos of Hyderabad – H. Rajendra Prasad
2. Hyderabad: Historical Glimpses, Perceptions, Interpretations and Representation – Aloka Parasher Sen
3. The Role of Hyderabad Women During Second World War (1939-1945) – Dr. G. Venkatarajam
4. Postal and Message System of Golconda Mohammad YaQoob Ali & K. Shadrak
5. Contribution of Syed Meeran Habeebullah Mohammad Quadri – Sameena Basheer
6. Hyderabad – The City of Gardens (A Historical Survey) – R. Varalakshmi

 

Section V: Historiography

Presidential Address: Political Experiences and the State in Early India – A Historiographical Enquiry – Keshavan Velulthat

1. Teaching of History – A New Plan of Action – Dr. K.S. Kameswara Rao
2. Psychohistorical Approach to Omens (Sakunams) and Beliefs in Medieval Andhra – Prof. M. Krishna Kumari

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Session XXI: G. Mamidada – 1997

Contents

General presidential Address: Prof. P.V. Parabrahma Sastry

Section I : Ancient Andhra History & Archaeology

Presidential Address: Networks of Power: Maritime History and Archaeology of Early Andhra – Pro. Himanshy Prabha Ray

1. Archaeological Remains around Andepalli – R. Vijaya Kumar
2. Ships and Boats of Andhra Country – P. Gopala Reddy
3. Shatchakravarti Concept in Buddhist Mythology – T. Sree Lakshmi
4. A Rare Temple of Harihara – B. Narasimhulu (Summary)

 

Section II : Medieval Andhra History

Presidential Address: Prof. Pratibha Chinappa

1. A Note on the Ahadanakaram Plates of the Vengi Chalukyan King Vishnuvardhana V – Dr. V. Sakuntala
2. The Inscriptions of Mandavyanarayana Temple, Chalukya-Bhimavaram : A Study on Cultural Heritage – Dr. P. Bhaskara Reddy
3. Some Rare Sculptures of Ganesa in Andhra – Dr. N. Venkata Ramana Reddy
4. A Note on Kourala, The unique Jala-Durga (Water Fort) of Andhradesa – Dr. Kolluri Suryanarayana
5. A Note on Lingala Inscription – Dr. D. Kiran Kranth Choudary & Dr. N. Krishna Reddy
6. Cultural Ethnography as Gleaned through the Copper Plate Grants of the Eastern Chalukyas of Vengi – Dr. E.S.M. Prasad
7. A Note on the Mahesvara va (-) Grant of EasternGanga Devendravarma – Prof. C. Somasundra Rao
8. Identification of Purushottama in the Puri Plates of the period of Vira Bhanudeva II – K. Bhakara Rao
9. The Concept of rajadharma in Medieval South India Madiki Singana : A Case Study – Dr. S. Bhanumathi Ranga Rao
10. Donations by Royal Ladies under the Kakatiyas – Dr. K. Jayasree
11. Ramanujapura Devalaya Silapam – Oka pareseelana – G. Chandra Reddy & B. Padmalatha
12. Tax Oppression : Medieval Andhra – Prof. R. Soma Reddy
13. Gollas – A Pastoral Community in Medieval Andhradesa – Prof. M. Krishna Kumari
14. Is Peasant State and Society in Medieval India a Myth? – Dr. K.S. Kameswara Rao & J. Durga Prasad (Summary)
15. The Anniyur Inscription of the Time of Krishnadevaraya – Prof. S.s. Ramachandra Murthy
16. Female Coiffure Depicted in the Vijayanagara Temples of Rayalaseema –Dr. K. Reddappa
17. Synthesis of Hindu and Muslim Administrative Terms in Later Medieval Andhra – A Case Study – Dr. C. Kalyana Mohana Rao
18. Slave Trade on Coromadel Coast under the Dutch – Mohd. Yaqoob Ali & Y. Ravi Kumar
19. Ramanuja-Kutams (Feeding Houses) of Tirumala-Tirupati and Sri Venkateswara Nitya Annadana Scheme: A Comparative Study – Dr. P.N. Naidu
20. Chretraka Vastavala Vakrikaranamulu – Reddy Veerraju (Telugu)

Other papers Presented in the Section:

Saivism and Vaishnavism and the Pretentions of Social Upliftment in Medieval Andhra – D.Y. Nirmala Kumari

 

Section III: Modern Andhra History

Presidential Address: Sri Akkiraju Ramapathi Rao

1. Prosperity of the Ryots of Bobbili Zamindari,1823 – 1908 : Myth or Reality? – C. SURYA LAKSHMI
2. Revolutionary Phase of National Movement(1906-1920) – A Case Study of Andhra – R. ARUN KUMAR
3. Desabhandavi Duvvuri Subbamma:dedicated Freedom Fighter – Dr.S.GIRIJA A
4. The Chollangi March – V. NARASIMHA MURTHY
5. Crusade Against Corruption (19th Century Andhra)-Prof. V. Ramakrishna
6. Medicine in Madras Presidency: A Historiographical Critique – Poornima Sardesai

7.A Review of Historiographical Debates on Forest – S. Abdulthaha

8. The Origin of Catholic Missionaries in Pradesh during 16th century – Andhra A. JOJAPPA (Summary)
9. Father Heyer – His contribution to Education inAndhra (1842 – 1871) – M.F.Vijayavardhanam
10. Gandhiji’s Impact on Berhampur – V. Lakshmi(Summary)
11. Dr. PV.G. Raju (1924-95) – A Socialist andPatron of Education – Dr. D.S. Krishna (Summary)
12. Emanicipation of Kapus as Depicted inMackenzie Kaifiyats – JOHN AKKIDAS (Summary)
13. Contemptuous Proverbs on Panchamas – John Akkidas (Summary)
14. Implementation of Agrarian Reforms from below – a Case Study of Vangara Village of Karimnagar District – B. Mallesam
15. Svatantra Udyamakala Nisheda Sahityam – Swapna Prayanam – Dr. G. Venkateswara Rao (Telugu)
16. Asrita Jathula – Chindu Bhagavatulu – Dr. V. Lalitha (Telugu)
17. Kula, Asprusyatala Nirmulana – Sripada Subrahmanyasastry Rachanalu – K. Raju (Telugu)
18. Kaddapah Jillalo Manroo Vyavasayampai Prateka Pareseelana – R. Nagabhushana Sarma (Summary)
19. Justice Party Nayakudu Bezavada Ramachandrareddy Vyaktitvam Pareseelana – B. Purushothama Rao (Summary)
20. Mahatma Gandhi Vstradaranaloni Marpu – M.V.R.K. Raju (Summary)
21. Gandhiji Kalaluganna Grama Swarajyam – B.V. Rama Rao (Summary)
22. Telangana Sayudha Poratamlo Nalla Narsimhulu Patra – N. Mallaiah (Summary)

Section IV: Local History

Presidential Address: Local history – An Overview of Some Aspects – Prof. K. Thimma reddy

1. A note on the Legitimation of Kingship under the Eastern Chalukyas – Dr. N.R. Vijaya
2. Police Highhandedness in East Godavari District (1932) : Admonition by Judiciary – Dr. P. Siva Sankara Reddy
3. Svatantra Udyama Samaramulo Sri Kala Venkatarao , Mantena Venkata Rajula Patra –M. Satyavathi
4. Krishna Sastri – Samakaleena Samajam – Dr. P. Ramalakshmi

 

Section V: Historiography

Presidential Address: “Open-Door” in Indian Historiography – Prof. Shireen Moosvi

 

Mamidipudi Venkatarangaiya Memorial Lecture 9:

 Kakatiya polity – Dr. P.V. Parabrahma Sastry

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Session XX: Guntur – 1996

Contents

General Presidential Address: Prof. Romila Thapar

Section I: Ancient Andhra History & Archaeology

Presidential Address: Small Localities and the Writing of Regional History – Aloka Parasher Sen

1. The Concept of Style in Rock Art: The Indian Case – Dr. N. Chandramouli
2. Recent Evidence of Megalithic Sites in Chittor Dt. – V. Ramabrahmam
3. Nandayapalem –A New Buddhist Site on the East Coast of Andhra Pradesh – N.R.V. Prasad
4. New light on the Early History of Andhra Janapada in South East India – Dr. P.R.K. Prasad
5. A Study of Socio-Cultural Dynamics in the Emergence of the Andhra – Dr. V. Sundararama Sastry
6. Nelakondapalli: A Religio – Craft Centre in Early Andhra – A Study – Chandra Reddy
7. Ancient Territorial Divisions in the Coastal Andhra – Dr. E.S.M. Prasad
8. State under Renadu Cholas – Dr. P. Bhaskar Reddy
9. Women in History of Ancient Andhra: Some Perspectives – Y. Hema
10. Saptamatrika Panel from Lepakshi – A Comparative Iconographical Study –Dr. P.N. Naidu
11. Potential for Scientific Applications in Archaeology: Remote Sensing, TL Dating and Expert Systems – Prof. E.V. Gangadharam
12. Contribution of the Saila Schools of Andhradesa to Mahayana thought – Dr. J. Sitaramamma
13. Bauddha Mathamu Hindu Mathaniki Bhinnmanada? Oka Pareseelana – B. Vasudeva Reddy (Telugu)
14. Chaina Desapu Vastusastramu – ‘peng suyi’ Vishistatha – A.Sambasiva Rao (Telugu)

 

Section II: Medieval Andhra History

Presidential Address: Political Mileau and Social Formation in Medieval Andhra – A Perspective – Dr. K.S. Kamesware Rao

1. The Migration of Banjaras to Telangana during Medieval Period – G. Hhadru and P. Rajendram
2. Sanskritization of Patoral and Tribal Communities in Medieval Andhra – Dr. T. Dyakar Rao & A. Malla Reddy
3. Artificial Irrigation during the Vengi Chalukyan Period – A Study (7^th tl 10^th Century A.d.) – Dr. V. Sakunthala
4. Auspicious Occasions Observed in the Coastal Andhra Temples during Eastern Chalukyan Period – K.V. Madhusudhana Reddy
5. Tirupurantakam, an Urban Centre in Medieval Andhra – Dr. N. Krishna Reddy
6. Unnili Inscription of Western Chalukyan King Vira Somesvaradeva –  N.S. Ramachandra Murthy
7. Ball Pay as reflected in Art, Literature and Epigraphy of South India – R. Madhavi
8. Ornaments in Dedieval Andhra (1400-1600 A.D.) – C. Kalyana Mohan Rao
9. Formation of Peasant Groups in Early Medieval Telangana – Dr. K. Prammeela
10. Palnati Veerachatirta – Charitrakamsalu Pareseelana – Dr. K. Suryanarayana (Telugu)
11. Subordinate Chiefs of the Kakatiyas – R. Ganapati
12. Guns and Garlands: The Political Ideology of the Kakatiyas – E. SobhanBabu
13. Kollipaka – A Jain Tirthakshetra – Dr. G. Jawaharlal
14. Tharamatham Silasasanamulu – Dr. B. Ramesh Chandra Babu
15. Financial Embezzlements in the temple Endowments – Dr. D. Kiran Kranth Choudary
16. Devisahiamurti Forms of Ganesa in Andhra Pradesh – Dr. Venkata Ramana Reddy
17. The Ganesh Temple at Vaddepalli – Dr. K. Mohan Rao
18. Society as Known from the Inscriptions of Anantapur District – K.D.A. Victor
19. Irrigation in Chandragiri Rajya Under the Vijayanagara – E. Ravindra Naidu
20. Exports and Imports of Golkonda Kingdom – Yakoob Ali & Y. Ravi Kumar
21. Mahamantri Madanna Samskaranalu – Oka pareseelana – K. Shadrak & Yadava Reddy
22. Internecine Warefare and its management as depicted in Mackenzie Kaifyats – John Akkidas
23. Fresh Light on the names of the Hunting Dogs – Prof. M. Krishna Kumari

Section III: Modern Andhra History

Presidential Address: Hyderabad Economy in the First Half of the 20^th Century: Some Reflections – Prof. V. Ramakrishna Reddy

1. A Mission of Failure: The Case of Jogi Pantulu, 1764-65 – A.R. Ramachandra Reddi
2. Bobbili – Vizianagaram Relations (1794-1906) – C. Surya Lakshmi
3. Change Versus Continuity inland Revenue Policy: A Case Study of Chittoor District – Mohammed Mustafa
4. Municipalities and Nationalist Movement in Colonial Andhra – A Case Study of Rajahmundry Muncipality – M.S.R. Anjaneyulu
5. Trade in Colonial Andhra (1876-1911) – Problems of Indigenous Merchans and Traders – P. Aruna
6. Spread of Theosophy in Andhra – Ch. Anthony
7. Anti-Arrack Movement – A Social Revolution in Nellore District 1991-94 – G. Venkateswara Rao
8. Re-settlement Agitation and Civil Disobedience Campaign in Coastal Andhra (1930-34) – P. Siva Sankar Reddy (Summary)
9. Congress Ministry Formation in Andhra – An Ideological Experment in 1937 – C. Radha Mohan (Summary)
10. Professor N.G. Ranga – The Father of the Kisan Movement – G. Ananda Rao
11. Beginnings of the Telangana Armed Struggle – A Case Study of Kantathmakur inWarangal District – K. Vijaya Babu & P. Rajendram (Summary)
12. British Policy on Technical Education in Madras Presidency, 1928-1939 – K. Venugopal Reddy
13. Panchama Education in Andhra, 1889, 1920 – T. Arjuna Rao
14. Prescribed Telugu Books on Gandhiji: A Study of Gandhi Mahatmuni Dasavatara Lialu and Round Table Rayabaram – P. Sivunnaidu
15. Brahmo Samaj and the Upliftment of the Adi Andhras: A Case Study of Godavari District – R. Ramalakshmi
16. Experiments in Primary Education in Andhra, 1854-1966 – P. Manikyamba (Summary)
17. Siddhapuram Settlement – M. Gandhi
18. Chenchus – Their Cultural Antiquity and Present Life Style – N. John
19. Grievances of Koya Tribe in Hyderabad State (1920-1948) – S. Abdul Khadar (Summary)
20. Tanikella Raithula Veerochita Prathighatana 1801 – Siva Prasad A. (Telugu)
21. Telangana Sayudhaporatam – Stree Patra – B. Mallesam (Telugu)
22. Sreepada Subrhmanyasastry – K. Raju (Telugu)
23. Andhra Kavi Panditha Sangham 1879-99 – K. Purushotham (Telugu) (Summary)
24. Tolinati Nelluri Sahityapatrika – Amudrita Grantha Chintamani – M. Siva Rama Prasad (Telugu)
25. Sarvodaya Samajam – Gandhi Vinobalu – B.V. Ramanarao (Telugu) (Summary)
26. Mathangi Vyavasta – Andhradesam – V. Lalitha (Telugu)

Other papers presented at the session:

Swayam Sampurna Grama Vyavastalo Chethivruthi, Sevaka Kulala Patra – T. Manohar (Telugu)

 

Section IV: Local History

Presidential Address: Daruvuri Veeraiah

1. Bharatiya Svatantra Udyamamlo Sree Annaprgada Kameswararaovu – M.V. Radhakrishnam Raju & M. Satyavathi (Telugu)
2. Bharatidevi Ranga – A Profile Dr. S Ririja
3. Salt Satyagraha Movement (1930-31) – The Women Freedom Fighters of Guntur Distric (A.P.) – T. Jhansilakshmi
4. The Contribution of the Velagapudi Family of Bellam Varipalem to the Society of Coastal Andhra during pre and Post Independence Period – Dr. V.K. Mohan
5. Freedom Struggle in Guntur Town (1921-31) – V. Lakshmi
6. Relations between the Zamindars of Guntur District and East India Company – Dr. K. Raghuram
7. Nadendla Inscription of the Kondapadumati Manma Manda A.D. 139 – A Review – R. Chandra Sekhar Reddy
8. The Disturbed Economy of the inhabitats of the Murtazanagar Sarkar (1687-1724) – Mohammad Ali Jinnana Kawish

 

Section V: Historiography

Presidential Address: Prof. B. Sheik Ali

1. Dreams, Visions of the Night and its interpretations – As seen in the Telugu Literature of 15^th and 16^th Centuries A.D – Prof. M. Krishna Kumari

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Session XIX: Anantapur – 1995

Contents

General Presidential Address: Dr. G. Rudraiah Choudary

 

Section I: Ancient History & Archaeology

Presidential Address: New Light on the early Agro-Pastoral Communities of South India – Dr. K. Paddaiah

1. Mesolithic Phase in the Cuddapah District of A.P. – Dr. P.C. Venkata Subaiah
2. Study of Megalithic Culture in South India: Probles and Prosepcts – Dr. K.P. rao
3. Evidence of Megalithic Art in Chittoor District – V. Ramabrahmam
4. Trends in Indian Rock-Art in Research: An Overview – N. Chandramouli
5. Pre-Sada phase at Sri Dhanyakataka – Dr. P.R.K. Prasad
6. Growth of Saivism in Banavadi – A review – Dr. D. Kiran Kranth Choudary
7. A Note on Brahmadeya and Agrahara – Dr. K. Syamalamma & P. Krishnamohan Reddy
8. Daid – S. Vani Devi (Summary)

Section II: Medieval Andhra History

Presidential Address:  Prof. S. Naqvi

1. Dandi’s Dasakummara Charita – A History Porbing – Dr. K. Suryanarayana
2. Administrative divisions under the Eastern Gangas – Dr. E.S.M. Prasad
3. The Religio-Philosophical trends in medieval Kalinga – Dr. M.S. Ramachandra Rao
4. Migrations during Medieval Andhra times- It’s limportance – K.V. Narasaiah (Telugu)
5. Ganesh in Andhra Epigraphs – N. Venkataramana Reddy
6. Eastern Chalukya and Kakatiya Genealogies as legitimizing mechanism of State formation – A Persective – Dr. K.S. Kameswara Rao
7. Rituals in the Narasimha temples of Andhra: A Study based on inscriptions – Dr. P. Bhaskara Reddy
8. Devotional Movement in Medieval Andhradesa: An early social reform concept (1300-1600 A.D.) – Dr. C. Kalyana Mohan Rao
9. A brief survey of momumets of Chandragiri – R. Jagdeeswaramma
10. Navagraha images in the Archaeological Museums, Chandragiri – A Study – Dr. P.N. Naidu
11. An Undated Inscription from Nadendla – A Reappraisal – Dr. N. Krishna Reddy
12. A chance Discovery of harihara Sculpture at Nadendla village in Prakasam District – K.S.B. Kesava

Section III: Modern Andhra History

Presidential Address: Dr. K. Bala Gopal

1. Munro Reports on Local Panchayats vis a vis Courts – R. Subbaiah
2. Mandumula Ramachandra Rao’s role in Hyderabad Freedom Struggle – G. Jalendar Reddy
3. Vaddadi Sitaramajaneyulu – A Writer and Freedom fighter form North Coastal Andhra – P. Sivunnaidu
4. Profile of a Revolutionary – Tarmela Nagi Reddy (1917-75) – A. Murali Krishna
5. Social Movements in Andhra Pradesh-some Reflections – A.V.K. Chaitanya & R. Somaiah
6. Social Movement in Nellore District – G. Venkateswara Rao
7. Annie Besant and her contribution to Education – Ch. Anthony
8. Contribution of Pandit Gopa Dev to Atmacharitamu – Prof. P. Ramalakshmi
9. Duvvuri Subbamma (1887-1964) – A.V.K. Chaitanya & R. Somaiah
10. Socio-religious aspects of Sri Satya Sai Baba – G. Venkateswara Rao
11. Role of Alluri Satyanarayana Raju in the Freedom Movement – M.V.R. Krishnam Raju (Telugu)
12. Neer Shikarees: An examination – Dr. V. Lalitha (Telugu)

Section IV: Local History

Presidential Address: A.V. Koti Reddy

1. Epigraphical reference to the historical geography of Anantapur District – K.D.A. Victor
2. Water Management in Anantapur district in Medieval times – Dr. K. Satya Murthy
3. Jaina Vestiges in Anantapur Dt. – Dr. G. Jawaharlal
4. Islamic Monuments in Anantapur District – A Study – M.A. Mannan Basha
5. Rayadurga in forgotten History – E.J. Naresh Kumar
6. History of Library Movement in Anantapur District – P.S. Somayajulu
7. Administration of Gooty – A Histtorical Perspective – Dr. G.B. Ranganath & G. Saraswati
8. British response to famies and draughts in Anantapur dt. – N.P. Prasad

Section V: Historiography

Presidential Address: Approach to Ancient History of Andhra- A Review  of Historical Perspectives – Prof. S. Settar

1. Aspects of Nineteenth Century Andhra Society: Popular Petitions as a Source – K.H.S.S. Sundar
2. Historiographical Critique on the Statical Analysis of Medieval South Indian Inscriptions – Prof. M. Krishna Kumari
3. A Critical Appraisal of History Component in Social Studies Text Books (Schools) in Andhra Pradesh – Prof. V. Ramakrishna

 

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Session XVIII – Tenali – 1994

Contents

General Presidential Address: Dialectics of Nation and Region in Indian Historiography Today – Prof. Barun DE

 

Section I: Ancient Andrha History & Archaeology

Presidential Address: Early Historic Andhra Desa – A Perspective – Prof. B. Rajendra Prasad

1. Pots and Stones: Neolithic ritual acts at Paradesipalem – Dr. P. Vijaya Prakash
2. Recent discoveries of Painted rock-shelters of pre and proto historic Andhra – E. Siva Nagi Reddy
3. Agriculture in Ancient Andhra – P. Krishna Mohan Reddy
4. Early Hostrical Settlements in the Coastal Plateau of Nellore District – K.S.B. Kesava
5. Fresh Evidence of South India’s Contacts with Foreign lands – A Case Study from Andhra Pradesh – Dr. K.P.Rao
6. Coins of Siri Sada – Dr. P.R.K. Prasad
7. The Agastivesara Temple at Kommuru, Guntur District – K. Subba Rao
8. Saivite Temples of Pakanadu – Dr. V.K. Mohan
9. Episode of Angada in the Andhra Art – Dr. D. Kiran Kranth Chowdary
10. A note on recent Epigraphical Discoveries from Andhra Pradesh – Dr. C.A. Padmanabha Sastry
11. Manures – In the Agriculture of Ancient India – M. Satyavathi (Summary)
12. Kathavinoda – Dr. P. Arundhati
13. Territorial Divisions under Eastern Chalukyas – A Study based on Inscriptions – Dr. E.S.M. Prasad (Summary)
14. Food and Drink articles in the Temple Inscriptions (7^th to 11^th A.D.) – A Case Study – K.V. Madhusudhana Reddy (Summary)
15. Origin of Varna and Caste – A brief Study – Dr. A. Manjulatha

Section II: Medieval Andhra History

Presidential Address: Inter-Regional Relations (Andhra-Karnataka) in the record of Chalukyas of Vengi – Prof. K.R. Basava Raja

1. A note on purpose of the land gifts mentioned in the records of Chalukyas of Vengi – Dr. N.R. Vijaya
2. A brief Study on Somadevasuri’s works and his views on Polity and State-craft – Dr. Kolluru Suryanarayana
3. Madyayugandra Devalayalalo Akhanda Deepalu – Samajika Nepadyam – K. Venkata Rao (Telugu)
4. Svetambara Jain Record From Munugodu – Dr. G. Jawaharlal
5. Landholding Pattern in early Medieval Telangana ( A.D. 1050-1200) – Dr. K. Prameela
6. Kakatiya Yugamlo Stree Nirvahinchena Patra –Dr. M. Prameela Reddy (Summary)
7. The origin of Recherla Velamas of Rachakonda and Devarakonda – Dr. Dayakar Rao
8. Where the Bhandaravada gramas taxable lands? – M. Krishna Kumari
9. The custom of Sati in Vijayanagara Empire – Sudhakar Pasala (Summary)
10. Some observations on the Akanda dipa danas of the Vijayanagara Period – Dr. K. Jayasree
11. Glimpses of Tribal life during Vijayanagara period – Dr. Nirmala Kumare
12. Women in 16^th Century Vijayanagara – A Study of Various Classes and Professions – K. Srilakshmi (Summary)
13. Some notes on the Popular Culture of 16^th and 17^th Century – S. Victor Babu
14. Rasa Siddula Gutta at Rayadurg – A Study – Dr. C.S. Umamaheswari
15. Horticulture in Medieval Andhradesa –Dr. P. Hymavathi
16. The Devadasis in the Medieval Society – Dr. M.S. Ramachandra Rao
17. Neik Namkhan – The Founder of Cuddapah – Syed Basha Biyabani

Section III: Modern Andhra History

Presidential Address: Permanent Settlement in Andhra: Stage of Experimentation and Intial Hurdles: – Dr. K.S.S. Seshan

1. Sugarcane Cultivation and Sugar Industry in Northern Circars – M. Srinivasa Reddy
2. Irrigation System and Structural Changes in Kurnool District Mohammed Mustafa
3. Revivalistic Journals of Andhra 1872-1920 – S. Hari Krishna
4. The First great popular ferment against colonialism in East Godavari District, 1907-1908 – A. Mareswara Rao
5. Impact of Nizam’s Forest Policy on select Tribes of Telangana (1920-1948) with particular reference to the Gonds of Adilabad – S. Abdul Khader
6. Anglo-Nizam relation: Ripon’s Visit (1884) to Hyderabad: Its Significance – S. Bhaumathi Ranga Rao
7. A Bird’s Eye view of the Ex-criminal Settlement of Stuartpuram – M. Gandhi
8. 1937 Elections in Nellore District – G. Venkateswara Rao (Summary)
9. Implementation of Agrarian Reforms from below: A Case Study of Vangara Village – B. Mallesam (Summary)
10. Literature and Social Cosciousness: Examination of a lesser Known Telugu Monograph of the early 19^th Century – Prof. V. Ramakrishna
11. Medical Services of the Christian Missionaries in Guntur District – T.S.V. Prasad Rao & Ch. Vijayakumar
12. Contribution of Women to Andhra Brahmo Samaj – Dr. P. Ramalakshmi
13. Women’s Issues: The Reform and the legacy, 1920-1947 – S. Inna Reddy
14. Folk Songs on Freedom Struggle – K. Jaaki
15. Role of Women in Praja Natya Mandali – K. Sailaja
16. Dalit Poetry, 1910-1947: An Analysis – John Akkindas & Jayadhir Rirumala Rao (Summary)
17. Anti-arrack Movement in Andhra – Role of Eenadu – G. Narayana Rao (Summary)
18. Role of Ananda Gajapathi Raju (1850-97) to Andhra Culture R. Saikumar (Summary)
19. Andhrodyamam – Dalita Janortharana – B. Sankararaju (Telugu)
20. Valasa Vidya Vidhanam – Anuchita Matha Prameyam – K.H.H.S. Sundar (Telugu)
21. Hyderabad Rashtra Samajika Chaitanyamlo Kesavarao Kotarkhar Patra – G. Jalamdhar Reddy (Telugu) (Summary)
22. Telangana Gramena Runagrastata 1930-45 – P. santhi (Telugu)
23. Telanganalo Policecharya – Oka Pareseelana – G. Yadava Reddy (Telugu)
24. Janapada Samskruti – Budaga Jangalu : Oka Pareseelana – Dr. V. Lalitha (Telugu)
25. Telangana Prantha Banjarala (Lambadi) Charitra Samskruti – B. Ramesh (Telugu)

Section IV: Local History

Presidential Address: Tenali, the Centre of Cultural Efflorescence – Dr. Sajiva Deva

Section V: Historiography

Presidential Address: Reflections on Recent Percepations of Early Modern India – Prof. K.M. Sharimali

Mamidipudi Venkatarangaiya Memorial Lecture-VI

 Socio-Political Character of Dual Governance in Early Modern India – Barun DE

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Session XVII –Tirupati –1993

Contents

General Presidential Address:  Complementary and Contradiction Aspects of Literature and Hisotry – Dr. Arudra

 

Section I: Ancient Andhra History & Archaeology

Presidential Address:

1. Paradigms in Archaeology – Prof. D.B. Murti
2. Mesolithic Site at G.V. Satram: District Cuddapah – K. Srinivassulu
3. Patterns of Neolithic Settlement in Coastal Andhra –S. Murali Mohan
4. Understanding Megalithic Practices: An Ethnological Approach – Dr. K.P. Rao
5. The Anthropomorphic Figures of Nellore District – K.S.B. Kesava
6. Further Thoughts on the Aira – Sadas – Dr. V. Sundara Rama Sastry
7. The origin and Development of Gajalakshmi Cult in Early Andhradesa – D. Kanna Babu
8. A Study of the Mahayana Buddhist Sculpture – G. Chandra Reddy (Summary)
9. The banas (Pertaining to Anantapur District) – K. Venkataramana
10. Velanadu – E.S.M. Prasad
11. Narrative Sculptures of Draksharama – G. Venkataramaiah
12. The vedic Studies in Early Andhra History: A Historical Perspective – V. Sakunthala
13. Merchants in Early Andhradesa – P. Krishnamohan Reddy
14. Andhra Vyshula Innti Perlu – Oka Pareseelana – Dr. A.V.D. Sarma (Telugu)

 

Section II: Medieval Andhra History

Presidential Address: Prof. R. Soma Reddy

1. Benediction and Imprecation in the Inscriptions of the Eastern Chalukyas – N.R. Vijaya
2. The Jillavaripalle Inscription of the 9^th Century A.D. – N. Krishna Reddy
3. The Evolution and Growth of Draksharama as can be seen from Literature and Inscriptions – N.V. Ramanaiah Chowdary
4. The Temple Officials – Stanapati and Bhogaparikasha – G. Sudhakar Naidu
5. New Jaina Vestiges found in Nellore District – Dr. G. Jawaharlal
6. Vaisnava Iconography in Pakanadu during 12^th – 14^th Century A.D. – V.K. Mohan
7. Significance of the godisala Inscription – Dr. K. Prameela
8. Warangal Inscription of Kakatiya Prataparudra, 1313 A.D. – Prof. S.S. Ramachandra Murthy
9. Kakatiyula Kalanati Samanya Prajala Vidya – Vaidyam – Dr. M. Parmila Reddy (Telugu) (Summary)
10. A Study on Krishnamacharya of Simhachala – Dr. kolluru Suryanarayana
11. Kandadai Ramanuj Ayyangar (1430-1496 A.D.) and the Tirumala – Tirupati Temples – Dr. Neerajakshulu Naidu
12. ‘Kavulu’ Grants in the Vijayanagara Period – Dr. K. Jaya Sree
13. Rati and Manmadha in the Art of Srisailam Temple – Dr. M.S. Ramachandra Rao
14. Viramushtis in Medieval Andhra – Prof. M. Krishna Kumari
15. Telugu Literature and the (writing of) social and Economic History of Andhra Pradesh – Dr. C.V. Ramachandra Rao
16. Neglected Region in Andhra History – Dr. G. Chalapathi
17. The Origin and Evolution of Agrahara in Andhra – K. Syamalamma
18. Temples Sani of Medieval Andhra: A Cultural Study Dr. P. Bhaskar Reddy
19. Dress in Medieval Andhradesa: Hindu – Muslim Interactions – C. Kalyana Mohan Rao
20. Folk Amusements in Medieval Andhra –R. Madhavi
21. Episode of Sravanakumara in Andhra Art – C. Udaya Lakshmi
22. Ritual Authority of the Kings in Medieval Andhra : Some Observations – A. Malla Reddy
23. English Companeetho Meer Mohammad Syied (Meer Jumla) Sambandalu – Y. Ravi Kumar & K. Sadrak (Telugu)
24. Some Major Industries of Goconda Kingdom – A brief Study – Syed. Ayub Ali & Mohd. Yaqoob Ali
25. Lepakshi Murals and Kalamkari Paintings – V. Suguna Sarma

 

Section III: Modern Andhra History

Presidential Address:

1. Maulika Adharalu – Janapada Samskruti – Charitra Rachana – Jayadhera Tirumala Rao
2. A profile of the Multi-faceted Personality of Late Sri Vennelakanti Raghavaiah of Nellore District – Dr.S. Girija
3. Role of Chittor District in India’s Freedom Movement – Y. Ali Akbar Basha (Summary)
4. A profile and Contribution of Bejoy Kumar Sinha in the Freedom Struggle – K. Janaki (Summary)
5. Harishchandra Heda’s Contribution in Hyderabad State Freedom Struggle – G. Jalendra Reddy
6. Upliftment of Women in Andhra Desa – K. Ragini Ramamohan (Summary)
7. Women’s Organisations in Andhra – Dr. P. Ramalakshmi
8. Village Lease Settlement in Chittor District – 1808 -1821: A Study of the Administration conducted by the Company Administration – Md. Mustafa
9. Forest Vis – a – Vis Rainfall – A case Study of Rayalaseema – Dr. P. Yanadi Raju
10. War and a Regional Economy: Impact of the World Wars on the Textile Economy of Andhra – N.K. Meera
11. From People to Sarkar: Tank Management and Sustainable Development – A Case of Andhra – G. Satya Srinivas
12. Development of Sugar Cane Cultivation and Sugar Industry in Earstwhile Nizam State: A Case Study of Nizam Sugar Factory – Movva Srinivasa Reddy
13. Reform Literature: gurajada’s Kanyasulkam – Prof. V. Ramakrishna
14. Nationalist Ideals and patriotism in Telugu Literature (Special reference to Veyi Padagulu of Viswanadha) – Y. Chinna Rao (Summary)
15. The contribution of Noble for the cause of Educational Andhra – Dr. B. David Raju & K. Gangaiah
16. The History of Education in Nizam’s Dominions Prior to Nizam VII (A.D. 1854-1910) – G. Suseela Raju
17. History of Higher Education in rayalaseema till 1857 – A Brief Resume – A. Venkataramaiah (Summary)
18. The Contribution of Panchamas in economic, Social and cultural Spheres – 1871-1931- John Akkidas(Summary)
19. Andhra Jateeya kalasala, Machilipatnam – an Oasis in the Desert – Dr. P. Manikyamba (Summary)
20. Madraslo Brahmanetarodyamam: Charitraka Nepadyam – Oka Pareseelana – Dr. A. Manjulatha (Telugu) (Summary)
21. Vandemataram Udyamamlo Ghadicherla Hari Sarvothamarao Patra: Oka Pareseelana – R. Venkateswarlu (Telugu) (Summary)
22. Svatantrodyamamlo Manthenavari Palem Grama Mahilala Patra –M.V.R. Krishnam Raju (Telugu) (Summary)
23. Nizam Rastramloni Teluguvari Paristhitulu Oka Pareseelana – D. Janardhana Rao & G. Sudhindar Rao (Telugu) (Summary)
24. Sanchara Jathullo Budabukkalavallu – Dr. V. Lalitha
25. Growth of Urbanisation – Real Estate Business – A Study of Waddepalli village of Warangal District – A.P. – Y. Yadava Reddy & T. Manohar
26. The Bhagela System and its Obnoxious features in Telanaga (1930-1948) – Dr. G. Venkata Rajam
27. Non – Formal Education and functional Literacy for Women in Andhra: Durgabai Deshmukh’s Contributions – E. Sudha Rani

 

Section IV: Local History

1. Historical Geography of Chittor District – Dr. D. Kiran Kranth Chowadary

 

Section V: Historiography

Presidential Address: Prof. Arjun Dev

1. History Text Books – Some Common distortions – Indira Arjun Dev

Mamdipudi Venkatarangaiya Memorial Lecture-V

Misuses of History – Prof. Arjun Dev

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Session XVI – Karimnagar – 1992

Contents

General Presidential Address: The Colonial Legacy – The Indian Case – Prof. Bipan Chandra

Section I: Ancient Andhra History And Archaeology

Presidential Address:

1. Cultural Ethnography of Ancient Andhra Salient Features – Prof. S.S. Ramachandra Murthy
2. Achculcan Industry At Gajivaripalli, District Prakasam, A.P., – S. Murali Mohan
3. A Copper Antennae Sword From Proto-historic Andhra – A Study – Dr. B. Subrahmanyam & E. Sivanagi Reddy
4. Micro-Iron Artefacts from Megalithic Burials: (A Study with special reference to the Krishna-Tungabhadra Valley of A.P.) – G. Krishnam Raju & Dr. B. Subrahmanyam
5. A Megaith At Mangalagiri – A. Venkata Swamy
6. Acculturation of Tool Technology from Pre-History to Historic Times – Thakur Raja Ram Singh
7. Satavahana King Purotsunga – A Reappraisal – Dr. P.R.K. Prasad
8. Theravada System in Andhradesa – Prof. B.S.L. Hanumantha Rao
9. Kotilingala: An Early Historical Site – Dr. N.S. Ramachandra Murthy
10. Food Habits in Ancient Andhra – Dr. P. Arundhati
11. Karmarastramu, Kammanadu, Kammavishaya – E.S.M. Prasad ( Telugu)

Section II: Medieval Andhra History

Presidential Address:

1. Medieval Deccan And The Maritime Trade of India – Prof. K.S. Mathew
2. Delineation of Boundaries in the Inscriptions of Andhra Pradesh some salient features – Dr. D. Kiran Kranth Choudary
3. Mambagala Inscription of Devaraya II – Prof. P. Jhansi Lakshmi
4. Aggalayya: The great Royal Physician of 11^th Century A.D. – Dr. G. Jawaharlal
5. Geo-political and Socio-Economic Background – T. Dayakar Rao & A. Malla Reddy
6. Neela Gangavaram Sasanam – S. Vanidevi (Telugu)
7. Kakatiyula kalam nati Vidhyavyavasta – Oka Pareseelana – T. Brhmam & D. Ravi (Telugu)
8. Kakatiyula Kalamnati Nyayavyavasta – Oka Pareseelana – M. Sambaiah & D. Prabhakar (Telugu)
9. Trikuta At Kalbagur – Dr. G. Kamalakar & N. Markandeya Sarma
10. A Study of Kakatiya Temple from Muppavaram – G. Chandra Reddy
11. Sculpture from Patancheruvu – A Study – Prof. B. Rajendra Prasad
12. Case of Bribery and Corruption in the Administration of Revenue and Justice in Andhra under the Vijayanagaram Rule – Prof. M. Krishna Kumari
13. The Vijayanagara King Trinetra Pallava 1424-1449 – Dr. Kanakabandi Mohan Rao
14. Gaura Commuity – A Study – Dr. Kolluru Suryanarayana
15. Bezoars Trade in Golkonda – Syed Ayub Ali & Mohd Yaqoob Ali
16. Art and Architecture of the Bhjangeswara Temple at bannur in Kurnool District – L. Prashanth

Section III: Modern Andhra History

Presidential Address:

1. Some findings on Agrarian relations in Andhra Pradesh in post-Independent Period – Prof. C. Siva Rama Krishna Rao
2. Industrial workers in Madras 1918 to 1922 – A Focus on the /development of Consciosness – Dr. K. Venugopal Reddy
3. Ideology of Telangana Armed Struggle – K. Ramesh
4. Literature and Liberation: Woman in Chalam’s Fiction – Dr. Y. Chinna Rao
5. Attitude of Christian Missionaries towards Child Marriages – A Case Study from Cumbum area of A.P. – Dr. B. David Raju
6. Contribution of Arutla Kamala Devi to Telangana Freedom Struggle – Dr. K. Janaki
7. Land Survey in the Nizam’s Dominion – A brief Account – Dr. S. Bhanumati Ranga Rao
8. Eradication of Untouchability in Andhra 1920-1922 Dr. K. Gajendra Reddy
9. Land Survey and resettlements – A case study of Palivelupala Village – B. Mallesham, & T. Manohar
10. Gangiredulavallu – Nelloru Jilla Oka Pareseelana – Dr. V. Lalitha (Telugu)
11. Pandita Narendraji – Sankshipata Jeevitha Charitra – G. Jalamdar Reddy (Telugu)
12. Hyderabad Swatantrodyamamlo Warangal Jilla – Oka Preseelana – G. Yadava Reddy (Telugu)
13. Andhrapradeshlo Migulu Utpatticheyu Kramaparinamamu (1947 ku Poorvamu) Oka Pareseelana – Dr. B. Ramulu & A. Jyothi (Telugu)
14. Telanganalo Stree Vyavasaya Karmikulu (1900-1945) Oka Pareseelana – P. santhi (Telugu)

Section IV: Local History

Presidential Address:

1. An Out Line History of Karimnagar District – Dr. J. Ramanaiah
2. Toponymy of Karimnagar District: A Study – Dr. Vijaya Dattatreya Sarma

Mamidipudi Venkata Rangaiah Memorial Lecture-IV

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Session – XV – Nellore – 1991

Contents

General president’s Address: The Political Identity of India Retrospect and Prospect – Prof. Ravindra Kumar

Section I: Ancient Andhra History and Archaeology

Presidential Address: P.R.K. Prasad

1. Flake-Blede Industires of the Ganjuvaripalle Basin, District Prakasam – S. Murali Mohan
2. Aspects of Megalithic Monuments: Chittor District – A Study – K.P. Rao
3. Subsistence and Social Change – A basis for Megalithic Culture – S.K. Rao
4. The Sadas – A Pre-Satavahana Dynasty in Coastal Andhra – P.R.K. Prasad
5. The Mahavinayadharas – B.S.L. Hanumantha Rao
6. Metal Image of Buddha from Nelakondapalli – G. Chandra Reddy
7. Traditional Navigation in Andhra – A Study – B. Sree Padma
8. Historical Geography of Nellore District – As Gleaned through the Inscriptions of the region upto 1325 A.D. – E.S.M. Prasad
9. Bhinnasaililo Veerapurushuni Vegraham – B. Ramesh Chandra Babu (Telugu)
10. Andhradesamlo Sree Ramuni Aradhana – B. Venkatarathnam

Section II: Medieval Andhra History

Presidential Address: Prof. B.R. Gopal

1. A Note on the Initiation and Invocation of the records of the Eastern Chalukyas – N.R. Vijaya
2. Viranarasinga Yadavaraya (1209-1262 A.D.) and the Tirumala Tirupati Temples – P.N. Naidu
3. Vijaya Raya (A.D. 1423-1424) – P. Jhansi Lakshmi
4. Kalachuris and Hoysalas in Anantapur District – K.V. Ramana
5. Nannaya’s Maha Bharata Historical Probing – Kolluru Suryanarayana
6. Andhra Brahmin sects an ethnic Enquiry – A.V.D. Sarma
7. Social Structure of Medieval Andhra – Emergence of New Political Elites – K.S. Kameswara Rao
8. Political and Social Significance of the Matedu Inscriptions – K. Pramila
9. Kambadur Temples – Socio-Economic Study – S.R.S. Sarma
10. Chennakesava Swami Temple, Macherla – N. Markendeya Sarma
11. Evolution of the Sri Kalahastisvara Temple Complex – D. Kiran Kranth Choudary
12. Identification of the Villages Mentioned in the Soraikkavur Plates of Virupaksha – C. Soma Sundara Rao
13. Impact of Early Saints (Sofis) of Khuttagulla (Kadiri Taluk) Anantapur District – 16^th Century A.D. – Sd. Basha Biyabani
14. Economic Aspect of Diamond Mines in Golconda – Syed Ayub Ali & Mohd. Yakub Ali
15. Structural Changes and the Decline of Masulipatnam A Late Seventeenth Century Question – C. Srinivasa Reddy
16. The Physician in Medieval Andhra – P. Hymavathi

Section III: Modern Andhra History

Presidential Address: S. Gopala Krishna

1. Irragation Conditions in Andhra (With Special reference to Eighteenth Century) – T. Mohan Das
2. The Early Phase of the Zamindari System in Machilipatnam & Guntur: Some Economic and Social Implications – N. Vasanthi & P. Sudhir
3. Land Revenue Act of 1907 and its impact on the Agrarian Society of Hyderabad State – M. Madhava Reddy
4. Peasant Indebtedness and Colonial Institutional credit Systems in Andhra: 1883-1909 – T. Vijaya Kumar
5. Zamin Ryots and the Prakasam Committee-an analysis of the context and Recommendations – B. Prasad Reddy
6. A note on the working of State Aid to Industry during the Inter War period in the Northern Circars – M. Srinivasa Reddy
7. An Analysis on the working class’s perception of the Indian National Movement in Madras Presidency, 1928-29 – K. Venugopal Reddy
8. Tenancy Problems in Telangana – A Case Study on Thimmapuram Village in Warangal District from 1951-1990 – G. Yadava Reddy & B. Mallesam
9. Cotton Plant and Cotton Varieties in Hyderabad State 1934-40 – A Survey – S. Srinath & G. Bhadru
10. The Prurushartha Pradaini-A Pioneer Telugu Journal of the Late 19^th Century – M. Muniratnam
11. Mayana Nawabs and Anglo-French Rivalry – A. Gurmurthi & G. Venudhar
12. Local Officialdom in a part of 18^th Century Andhra – A. Venkataswamy
13. Early Stirrings in the Political Consciousness of 19^th Century Madras Presidency – The Role of the Native Community of Madras – K.H.S.S. Sundar
14. Feminism and Nationalism in Coastal Andhra of Madras Presidency (1919-1932 A.D.) – G.A.L. Satyarani
15. The Role of Oruganti Family of Nellore District in the Freedom Movement – S. Girija
16. The Role Played by Kotamarti Kanaka Mahalaxmamma in the Non-Co-Operation Movement of Andhra (1920-22) – M. Rama Devi
17. Mir Akbar Ali Khan: His Contribution to Movement of Andhra (1920-22) – Ch. Anthony
18. Mandumula Narsinga Rao and Communal Harmony in the Erst While Hyderabad State – D. Janardhan Rao
19. New Information about Maulavi Aluddin, and Eminent Freedom Fighter of Hyderabad – Syed Dawood Ashraf
20. Girl Ghild and the Freedom Movement – K. Janaki
21. Proselytisation in Nizam State: A Case Study Of Karimnagar District – K. Narotham Reddy
22. Colonial Rule and Suppression of Indian Press(1780-1878) – P. Sivannaidu
23. The Vandemataram Movement and its impact on Rayala Seema – P. Athaullah Khan
24. Caste Reform in Andhra – Rajaputra Samajam 1912-1925 – G. Sudershan Reddy
25. Lutheran Medical Missionary Enterprise in Guntur Dist., A.P. – B. David Raju & N. Suresh Babu
26. The Ceremony of Walking Through Fire in 19^th Century South India: With Special Reference to Andhra – S. Kusuma Kumari
27. Katikaparis (Funeral Attendants) – The Profile of a Neglected Semi-Nomadic Tribe – V. Lalitha
28. Telangana Sayudha Poratamlo Arutla Ramachendra Reddy Patra – Oka Pareseelana – B. Vasudeva Reddy & G. Yadagiri (Telugu)
29. Telangana Poratamlo Palgonna Srteelu – Vari Sanghika Arthika Sthiti Nalgonda Jillaloni Munagala Samstanam Pareseelana –Chandra Ramaiah (Telugu)
30. Aliyavar Jung – R. Laxma Reddy
31. Guntur Swatantra Samarayodhulu – Sree Nadimpalli Narasimaharao – Y. Purnachandra Rao (Telugu)
32. Medak Jillalo Andhramahasabha – Oka Pareseelana – N. Bhagavan Reddy (Telugu)
33. Andhrapradesh Kulavyavasthapai British Samrajyavadha Prabhavam – Oka Pareseelana – P. Shanti & A. Vasantha Kumari

Section IV: Local History

Presidential Address: N.S. Krishna Murthy

1. Growth of Nellore as an Urban Centre – B. Rajendra Prasad
2. Contribution of Christian Missionaries in Nellore District with Special reference to American Baptist Mission (1841-1931) – John Akkidas
3. Study on Tangeda Village based on Inscriptions – R. Chandrasekhar Reddy
4. Temple Architecture in Pakanadu – V.K. Mohan
5. Smajika Charitra Nirmanam-Jatara – T. Buchchi Babu (Telugu)
6. Historical Perspective of Macca Masjid Slum at Charminar – A Study on Women and Work – Md. Maha Jabeen
7. Nellore Jillalo Sahitya Basha Vadopavadalu Charitra – Deepala Pitchaiah Sastrigari Patra – P.S. Prasad

Section V: Historiography

Presidential Address: Harbans Mukhia

1. Women in Medieval Andhra – A Historiographical Cirtique – A. Padma
2. Historiography of Political Movements in Andhra 1920-1940 – Y. Chinna Rao

Mamidipudi Venkatarangaiya Memorial Lecture-III: Prof. Ravindra Kumar

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Session XIV – Warangal – 1990

Contents

General Presidential Address: Prof. R.S. Sharma

Section I: Ancient Andhra History and Archaeology

Presidential Address: Andhra Culture – Origin and Change – Prof. K. Thimma Reddy

1. Further Light on the Palaeolithc People from the Eastern Gahts: Evidence from the nallamalais –Prof. K. Thimma Reddy, Dr. D.R. Raju & N. Chandramouli
2. The Neolithic Culture of Naguleru Valley Guntur District (AP) – Dr. B. David Raju
3. Megalithic Burials of Agiripalli – Prof. S. Nagabhushan Rao & P. Venkateswarlu
4. Systems Theory and Archaeological research – Dr. D.B. Murti
5. Buddhism and the Status of Women – J. Sitaramamma
6. Early Rulers of Anantapur District – K.V. Raman
7. The Anandagotras of Andhradesa: A Study of the Social Mechanics of their origin – Dr. V. Sundara Rama Sastry
8. Dress and Jewellery of selected Sculptures from Alampur – C.S. Umamaheswari
9. Architectural features of Mallikarjuna Temple of Kambadur – S.S.R. Sarma
10. Sangamesvara Temple at Sangam Andhra Pradesh – Prof. M. Krishna Kumari
11. Toli Telugu padamu ‘Nagabu’ Oka Pareseelana – B. Ramesh Chandra Babu (Telugu)

Section II: Medieval Andhra History

Presidential Address: The Kakatiya Polity: Economy and Society: A few considerations (Kakatiya State as Metropolitan State) – Prof. C.V. Ramachandra Rao

1. Evolution of Prasasti in the Inscriptions of the Eastern Chalukyas – N.R. Vijaya
2. Few Votive Inscriptions from Srisailam – Dr. K. Satya Murthy
3. ‘Kulapuranas’ in Medieval Telugu Literature – Dr. Kolluru Suryanarayana
4. The Role of “Kalingapariksha” and “Bhogapariksha” in the Temple administration of the Northern Andhra – Dr. M.S. Ramachandra Rao
5. Motupalli – its Role in Medieval Times – Dr. B. Sree Padma
6. Warangal in Inscriptions – T. Dayakar Tao & B. Samba Murthy
7. The Role of Guilds in the Socio-Economic Development during the Kakatiya Times – P. Sudhakar
8. The Quthbshahi Hyderabad as described by Travellers & Historians – Syed Dawood Ashraf
9. Mayana Nawabs of Dadiri – Syed Basha Biyabani
10. The Cult of Hanuman in Andhra Pradesh – N. Markandeya Sarma
11. Mallesvaram Group of Temples – A Study – E. Sivanagi Reddy
12. Temples of Ahobilam – V. Kameswara Rao
13. Presentation of Ornaments to Sri Venkateswara of Tirumala as Gleaned from the Inscriptions – P. Neerajakshulu Naidu

Section III: Modern Andhra History

1. Impact of Canal Irrigation on the Agrarian Structure of Coastal Andhra During 19^th Century – L. Vidyasagar Reddy
2. The Gunjana Water Pumping System: A Lesson from the Colonial Times – Dr. P.Y Raju
3. Commercialization of Agriculture in Telangana – A Breif Study – Md. Jafar Ali
4. Trade in a Changing Economy – A Study of Godavari Region, C. 1850-1875 – S.N.S. Kumar
5. Role of Agriculture Co-operative Credit Societies in Rural Finance in the erst while Hyderabad state: (1913-1948 A.D.) – M. Madhava Reddy
6. Railways and their impact on the Economy of Hyderabad State – R.M. Poulomi Bharat
7. Character of Urban Development in Hyderabad State (Warangal Suba) 1911-1950 – Dr. V.R.K. Reddy
8. Gandhi, Swadeshi and the Weaver in Andhra (1914-1945) – N.K. Meera
9. Growth of Agro Industries in the Northern Circars during the Inter-War Period (1919-1939) Movva Srinivasa Rdddy
10. The Economic Background of the Muslim Freedom Fighters in Rayalaseema – P. Athaulla Khan
11. Yellama Worship – Village Deity (A Case Study of Jogins in Andhra Pradesh) – Dr. V. Lalitha
12. Cultural Production in a Colonial Town: Painting in Rajhmundry in the early 20^th Century – Sudha Reddy
13. Jesuits and Social Reforms in South India – Rev. Fr. T. Inniah
14. Progressive ideas in Matrimandiram – D. George Raju
15. Education of Women in Colonial Andhra (1800-1920) – Sunitha Busireddy
16. The Emergence of Women Associations in Hyderabad City (During late 19^th Century) – R. Swaroopa Rani
17. The Sepoy revolt of Vizagapatnam, 1780 – Dr. B. Kesavanarayana
18. Antecedents to the Madras Native Association: A brief Study in the Emergence of Political Consciousness – Dr. K.H.S.S. Sundar
19. The Revolt of Korukonda Subba Reddy 1857-58 – B. Ramachandra Reddy
20. The Role of late Sri Oruganti Venkata Subbaiah of Nellore District in the Freedom Movement – S. Girija
21. The Gandhian Peasant – B. Reddy Prasad Reddy
22. The Role Played by Maganti Annapurna in the Freedom Struggle of Krishna District from 1921-1927 – M. Rama Devi
23. Participation of Andhras in the upliftemnt of Harijans in 1932 – Fathima Kutty Kapil
24. Mandumula Narasing Rao’s Contribution in the Hyderabad Freedom Struggle – D. Janardhan Rao
25. The Andhra Movement in 1952 – T. Vasundhara
26. Educational and Social Activities of Gadicherla Harisarvothama Rao – A. Venkataramaiah
27. Contribution of Neelam Sanjiva Reddy to the Freedom Movement – M. Nazeer Ahmad
28. Godaris as Scheduled Castes by Compulsion – G. Venkata Rajam
29. Devadasi System, a Universal Institution – T. Sujana Mallika
30. Vandemataram Ramachandra Rao – R. Lakshma Reddy (Telugu)
31. Svatantramu Taruvatha Manthenvari Palem Gramam – M.V.R.K. Raju (Telugu)

Section IV: Local History

1. Some aspects of Social life in Medieval Orugallu city as delineated in Kridabhiramam – R. Varalakshmi
2. Obnoxious Features in the Agrarian life of the Peasant as depicted in the oral History – John Akkidas
3. The Role of Youth Associations in Cultural Revival in Telangana: A Case Study of Waddepally Village – K. Vijaya Babu
4. Government Response to Famines in Madanapalle during 19^th and 20^th Centuries – Dr. K.S.S. Seshan
5. Warangallu Jilla Gramanamamulu: Oka Pareseelana – D.V.V. Dattatreya Sarma (Telugu)

Sectional President’s Address – K.V. Bhupala Rao

Section V: Historiography

1. An exploratory Note on the Writings on Social History of Early and Medieval Andhra – Dr. K.S. Kameswara Rao
2. Bhakti Movement in Medieval Andhra Problems and Prespectives – Dr. Rekha Pande
3. Carucarya and its Authorship – Dr. P. Hymavathi
4. Collection of Private Papers in A.P. State Archives-their Utility for Research – K. Kusuma Kumari
5. Archival Management in Andhra Pradesh – Dr. P. Krishna Moorthy
6. Dhupati Venkataramanacharyulu Cahretra Paresodhanaku Chesina Seva – Sri Devi (Telugu)

Mamidipudi Venkatarangaiya Memorial Lecture-II

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Session XIII – Srisailam – 1989

Contents

General president’s Address: Formations of Social Groups and Mutual Relations in Andhra – Prof. B.S.L. Hanumantha Rao

Section I: Ancient Andhra History and Archaeology

Presidential Address: Prof. K.D. Bajpai Sagar

1. The pre and proto Historic Cultures in Khammam District An Overview – T. Dayakar Rao
2. Mesolithic Adaptations: A Case Study from Visakhapatnam Region – Dr. P. Vijaya Prakash
3. Organization of Settlements at the dawn of Food Production in the Lowere Godavary Vally – Dr. D.B. Murti
4. The Neolithic Problem in Araku Valley, Visakhapatnam Dt., Andhra Pradesh – Dr. K.S. Murti (Summary)
5. Totemism and Early Pastoral Cultures in Dessan – G.R. Raghavender (Summary)
6. A Study of the Recent Discoveries of Painted Rock Shelters of Puricherla – Ketavaram Complex, Kurnool Dist. – N. Chandramouli
7. Rock Paintings of Budaavi and Kethavaram – A Compatative Study – G.B. Raghunath (Summary)
8. A Note on the Beads Recovered from Surface and Excavation at Elchur – P. Hymavathi
9. Antiquity of Buddhism in Telangana – G. Chandra Reddy (Summary)
10. Dress and Jewellery of Women Andhra Pradesh as Gleaned form Gathasaptasati and Sculpture – C.S. Umamaheswari
11. Find Spots of Hero-Stones in Andhra Pradesh – R. Chandrasekhara Reddy
12. Hunting Scenes on the Prakara of the Srisaliam Temple – G. Venkataramayya

Section II: Medieval Andhra History

Presidential Address: Prof. V. Kameswara Rao

1. Antiquities of Budagavi – Dr. G. Jawaharlal (Summary)
2. Inscription of Rayalagandi – N. Markendeya Sarma
3. Inscriptions of the Virabhadra Temple at Rayachoti – A Study – P. Venkata Ramana
4. Accounts of Foreign Travellers to Vijayanagara – A Comparative Study – G. Venkata Krishna (Summary)
5. A note on the Medieval History of Visakhapatnam – N.R. Vijaya (Summary)
6. Identification of Duggaraja of the Draksharama Stone Inscription – Dr. M. Krishna Kumari
7. Aqa Ahmad Ganjai, Ruler of Thummala in Kadiri Talluk (1674-1687 A.D.) – Syed Basha Biyabani (Summary)
8. Tank Irrigation Under the Rayas of Vijayanagara-Some Theoretical Considerations – M. Ramudu
9. The System of Mughal Waqainawisi (New Reporting) News Reports Despatched from Hyd. During the Period of Aurangazab – Dr. Syed Dawood Ashraf
10. Agrarian Economy under Prataparudra –P. Appa Rao (Summary)
11. Endowment of Lamps to the Tirumala Tirupati Temples: A Study – G.C. Sekhara Reddy
12. Early Medieval Town in Telangana – I. Lakshmi (Summary)
13. Position of Women in Medieval Andhra (1300-1500 A.D) as Reflected in Kridabhiramam – R. Varalakshmi
14. Shah Raju – A Prominent Sufi of the Qutb Shahi Period – Dr. Sadiq Naqui
15. Somewsara Temple Complex at Appikonda – Dr. S. Nageswara Rao
16. Life Gleams in the Sculpture Kamesvara Temple Galavalli – B. Sree Padma
17. Kambadur Temples – A Study – S.R.S. Sharma
18. Paintings at Srikurmam Temple – Dr. M.S. Ramachandra Rao
19. Was the Emergence of Telugu Literature an Anti – Brahmanic Movement? – Dr. K. Suryanarayana
20. Temple and Matha as Medical Service Centres in Medieval Andhra – P. Hymavathi
21. Music During the Medieval Andhra – V. Anila Kumari
22. Madyayuga Sasanalalo Nellore Teerutennulu – Dr. C.V. Ramachandra Rao (Telugu)
23. Amaravathilo Saivamathaverbhavam Oka Pareseelana – L. Nagakumari (Telugu) (Summary)

Section III: Modern Andhra History

Presidential Address: The State and Religion in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Century – Dr. Vasant K. Bawa

1. The company and irrigation in the Northern Circars (1750-1850) – N. Vasanthi
2. Preliminary Explorations in the Fine Structure of a Textile Economy: Northern Coromandal, C. 1750-1850 – Dr. P. Sudhir
3. Sir Arthur Cotton – B. Sudhakar Reddy
4. Land and Landlord in the Dry-Zone Agro-Eco-System: some Interpretations – K. Ramakrishna
5. A Profile of Nakkals in Andhra Pradesh – V. Lalitha
6. Nature of the 1879-80 Revolt of Rampa Tribals – B. Reddy Prasad Reddy
7. The Role of Muslims in the Freedom Movement – P. Athaulla Khan
8. Perspectives on the Withdrawal of the Telangana Armed Struggle – A Review – V.
   Raja Gopal
9. Education of Tribals in Grnjam District (1850-1900) (Government Enterprise) – P. Manikyamba
10. The Managala Agrarian Unrest – 1939 – Dr. P. Krishnamoorthy
11. Library Movement in Erstwhile Hyderabad State (A Study of Second Libraries Conference at Suryapet in 1928 A.D.) – M. Madhava Reddy
12. Congress and Peasantry in Andhra (1937-39) – Dr. A. satyanarayana (Summary)
13. Kalluru Subba Rao – The Freedom fighter – N. Mallikarjuna (Summary)
14. General Feature of Freedom Movement in Anantapur District – M. Nazeer Ahmad (Summary)
15. The Hyderabad State Scheduled Castes Federation (1941-47 A.D.) – K. Narotham Reddy
16. Judicial Sustem in Anantapur District of the 20^th Century – R. Subbaiah (Summary)
17. The Revenue Administration of Anantapur District prior to 1858 – R. Neelakanta Reddy (Summary)
18. Upliftment of the Scheduled Castes in AnantapurDist. – N.J. Venkata Rathnam (Summary)
19. Nature of Agricultural Products in Bapatla Taluq of Guntur District (1980-1985) – V.K. Mohan (Summary)
20. Development of Education in Andhra Pradesh with Reference to SC, ST and Women from the Historical perspective – G. Venkata Rajam (Summary)
21. State and Society in Renadu (A.D. 1300-1857) – N. Murali Krishna (Summary)
22. Icchapuram nunchi Madras Varaku Sagina Raitu Rakshana Yatra – G. Venkateswara Rao (Telugu)
23. Andhra Svatantrodyamamlo Ganpalagudem Jameendaru Raja Kotagiri Venkatakrishnarao Bahadurgari Patra (1892-1983) (Telugu) (Summary)
24. Teluguvari Sviyacharitrallo Pratipalinchina 19 Satabdapu Sanghika Parestitulu – S. Kusuma Kumai (Telugu)
25. Svatantrodyamamlo Manthenavaripalem Gramamu Patra (1932-47) Rendava Bhagamu (Telugu) (Summary)

Section IV: Local History

Presidential Address: Dr. P.V. Parabrahma Sastry

1. Hyder Ali and his contacts with Chittor – Dr. K.S.S. Seshan
2. Jataprolu Samstana Averbhavam – B. Srinivasacharya (Telugu)
3. Vastapuram – Charitraka Vishesalu – R. Lakshma Reddy (Telugu)
4. Abdual Nabhekhan – Mayana Vamsastapakudu – G. Venudhar (Telugu)
5. Handeh Chief of Anantapuram – K. Venkataramana
6. Maddikera Palegandla Palanalo Mddamma Jatara – V. Johnson (Telugu)

Section V: Historiography

Presidential Address: The State in Medieval South India – Prof. R. Champakalakshmi

1. “Andhra” the periphery and “Andhra” the centre – Aloka Parasher (Summary)

Mamidipudi Venkatarangaiah Memorial Lecture-I: Prof. R. Champakalakshmi

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Session XII – Anakapalle – 1988

Contents

General Presidential Address: Prof. V.M. Reddy

Section I: Ancient Andhra History and Archaeology

Presidential Address: Social and Economi History as Reflected in the Folk Traditions and Myths in Andhra Pradesh – Dr. M.L.K. Murthy

1. Archaeological Investigations in Polavaram Submergence Area – A Note – Prof. K. Thimma Reddy & Dr. P. Vijaya Prakash
2. Archaeology of Visakhapatnam Red Sediments – Dr. P. Vijaya Prakash
3. Dronadula – a Neloithic Site in Prakasam Dist. P. Hymavathy
4. The Microlithic Industry at Kethavaram, Kurnool Dist. – N. Chandra Mouli
5. Functional Determinism of Neolithic Axes Recovered from Central Coastal Andhra – Dr. B. David Raju
6. Ethno Archaeological Research in India with Special Reference to Andhra Pradesh – Dr. S. Krishna Rao
7. Rock-Cut Buddhist Monuments of Korukonda – G. Chandra Reddy
8. Literary Activity in theViharas of Andhra – I. Sita Kumari
9. Bruhat Silayuga Samadhi (menhir) – Lebarthi – T. Dayakar Rao

Section II: Medieval Andhra History

Presidential Address: Prof. C. Somasundra Rao

1. A Note on the Misguiding Literary Sources of Medieval Andhradesa – Dr. Kolluru Suryanarayana
2. A New Find of Record from Donepudi – V. Sriramachandra Murthy
3. The Lanchchana of the Eastern – N.R. Vijaya
4. Kharavela – Vishnuvardhana Identity – P. Satya Prasad (Summary)
5. An Analysis of the Political Structures in Medieval Andhra Kingdoms – Dr. M. Krishna Kumari
6. Some Factors of Social Mobility – A Case Study of the Artisan Community of Medieval Andhra – Dr. K.S. Kameswara Rao
7. Agrarian Economy – The role of the Guilds in the Medieval Andhra Desa (A.D. 1000-1500) – P. Chenna Reddy (Summary)
8. Alampur as a Trade Centre (9^thCentury A.D. to 14^th Century A.D.) – G. Sankyayanasarma (Summary)
9. Radical Saivism – Its impact on Society of Medival Andhra (10^th Century A.D. to 14^th Century A.D.) – Dr. P.S. Kanaka Durga
10. Golakimatha at Malkapuram –P. Appa Rao (Summary)
11. Trivikarmaswamy Temple at Pedacherukuru – B.A. Nelson Babu
12. Architectural Features of Narayanapuram Temples – G. Venkataramayya
13. Iconometric Analysis of the Images at Gallavalli – J. vijaya Lakshmi & Dr. M. Krishna Kumari
14. Jewellery in Srikurmam Temple Sculpture – Dr. A. Kamalavasini & B. Sripadma
15. Hero-Stones in Tripurantakam – R. Chandrasekhara Reddy (Summary)
16. Kakatiya Architecture – The Toranas with Special reference to Warangal – P. Satyanarayana (Summary)
17. Srisaila Mukhadvaramulu – Oka Pareseelana – G. Venudhar (Telugu)
18. Errana Kalikala Varnana Cheppe Charitraka Sakshyamu – N. Vidhayaranaya Swami (Telugu)

Section III: Modern Andhra History

Presidential Address: Transition in Agrarian Economy in Andhra – Dr. G.N. Rao

1. British Interests in the Zamindari Succession A Case Study of Punganur – Dr. K.S.S. Seshan
2. A Note on Gadwala Samsthanam – M. Ramulu
3. Ryotwari System – A Source of Transition – M. Ramulu
4. The Reluctant Weaver: Weaver Discontent in the Northern Coromandel at the Turn of the 18^th Century – P. Swarnalatha & Dr. P. Sudhir
5. Waterways in Godavary District with Special Reference toCocanada (1864-1872) John Babu,Noone
6. Development of Road ways in Vizagapatnam District (1851-1898) – Dr. Fatima Kutty Kapil
7. The role of the Nizam’s Deputies in the Establishment of British Power in India – Dr. Y. Sudershan Rao
8. Extremist Movements in Andhra During the Freedom Struggle 1885-1924 – I. Bharati
9. The Cocanada Congress Session Versus the District Collector of East Godavari – V. Narasimha Murty
10. An Account of Anti-Drink Campaign in Nellore District in 1921 – Dr. S. Girija
11. Forest Satyagraha in Venkatagiri Peasants – G. Venkateswara Rao
12. Peasant Movements in Erstwhile Hyderabad State – A Study of Khammam Taluq Ryot Sangham of 1939 – K. Narotham Reddy
13. Andhra Movement in Medak District of Erstwhile Hyderabad State – G. Venkat Rajam (Summary)
14. Sangha Samskaranodhymamu – Guntur Sri Sarada Niketanamu – M. Rama Devi (Telugu)
15. Telugulo Streela Patrikala – Samskartala Drukpadam – D. Padmavathi (Telugu)
16. Sanchara Jathulu: Mandula Jathi-Oka Pareseelana – V. Lalitha (Telugu)
17. Abbedubois on Tirupathi: An Assessment – A.R. Ramachandra Reddy
18. Svatantra Samaramlo Manthenavaripalem Gramam (1921-1931) – M.V. Radhakrishnam Raju (Telugu)
19. Manthena Venkata Raju – As Freedom Fighter – V.K. Mohan

Section IV: Local History

Presidential Address: T.S.N. Murthy

1. Aristocracy in Andhra – An Assessment of Goday Family’s Contribution to the Growth of Literature and Enlightenment in Visakhapatnam District – Prof. V. Rama Krishna
2. Vistas of an Ancient civilization to be Unearthed: Archaeological Excavations – R. Suryanarayana Murthy

Section V: Historiography

Presidential Address: Unity/Diversity: Some Preliminary Notes on the Relationship of Two Elements in the Construction of Indian Historiography – Prof. Barun De

1. A Critipue of Selected Works on the Economic History of Modern South India – V. Raja Gopal
2. Historical Research in East Godavari Dist. – S. Dasarathi
3. Reconstructing the History of Peasants – Some Historiographic Problems – N. Vasanth (Summary)

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Session XI – Nagaram – 1987

Contents

General Presidential Address: Towards a People’s History of India – Prof. Irfan Habib

Section I: Ancient Andhra History and Archaeology

Presidential Address: Beginning of Telugu Literature, A Socio-Historical Aproach – Prof. Nagaraju

1. Thimmayipalem and Ramayipalem-Two Neolithic sites in Prakasam dist. – Dr. B. David Raju
2. An Analytical Study of Rock Paintings at Kethavaram – N. Chandra Moule
3. The Stupa of Dhulikatta and its Scupltures – G. Chandra Reddy
4. Chchaddanta Jataka in Andhra Sculpture – C.K. Mohan Rao
5. Inscribed Sealings from Chebrolu – Prof. B.S.L. Hanumantha Rao
6. A Siva Sculpture form Mortha – Dr. S. Dasarathi
7. The Origin of the Word Telugu – K.C. Gandhi Babu

Section II: Medieval Andhra History

1. Social Formation during Eastern Chalukyan Period – Dr. K.S.K. Kameswara Rao
2. The Battle of Erragudipadu A.D. 1281-1282 – K. Mohan Rao (Summary)
3. Rishi Cult in Medieval Andhra as Viewed from the Inscriptions and Art – Dr. M. Krishna Kumari
4. Significance of the Legends regarding the Pancharamas in the Works of Srinatha – Dr. K. Suryanarayana
5. Inscriptions of Kondandarama Temple, Tirupati – A Study – Dr. P. Neerajakshulu Naidu (Summary)
6. Parahita – its concept and Meaning – P. Hymavathi (Summary)
7. Temples at Choppadandi and Raikal – M. Somasekhara Rao & Dr. B. Rajendra Prasad
8. Masulipatnam and Maritme Trade of India During the Seventeenth Century – Prof. K.S. Mathew
9. Vishaik Jillalo Prachina Saivaskhetram – B. Rameshchandra Babu (Summary)

Section III: Modern Andhra History

Presidential Address: Dr. K. Subramanyam

1. Social Policy of English East India Company in Andhra – Dr. P. Rama Lakshmi
2. The Role of Sri Jamalapuram Keshav Rao in Hyderabad Liberation Movement : A Compresensive Study – J. Lakshminarayana
3. Misinterpretations in History – A Case Study of Tenali Bomb Case 1909 – M.V. Ramana & G. Arunkumar
4. Social and Religious Ideas of Raghupati Venkataratnam – V. Raja Gopal
5. The French Activity of Masulipatnam in the Mid-Eighteenth Century – A Case Study of the Memoir of M.Moracin, the French Commandant, dated 1751 – B. Krishna Murthy
6. The role of Press in Andhra During National Movement (1905-1932) – P. Madana Mohan
7. Unnava Lakshminarayana – Undavalli Criminal Tribe Settlement – V. Lalitha (Telugu)
8. Allure Sitaramaraju Ela Chanipoyaru? – I. Mallikarjuna Sarma

Section IV: Local History

Presidential Address: Dr. M. Krishna Kumari

1. A Stupa Slab in S.VR.M. College Museum – V.K. Mohan
2. Stahnika Charitra – Vishistatha-Konni Suchanalu – Dr. K. Chandramouli (Telugu)

Section V: Historiography

Presidential Address: Prof. D.N. Jah

1. Social Mobility-Horizontal and Vertical – Y. Balaramamurthy
2. Why Women’s History? – Dr. Kameswari Jandhyala & Dr. Rekha Pande
3. Bibliographical Survey of Women and Social reform in Andhra during the 19^th Century

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Session X – Guntur – 1986

Contents

General Presidential Address: Growth of Cities in Andhradesa (200 B.C to 300 A.D.) – Dr. H. Sarkar

Section I: Ancient Andhra History and Archaeology

Presidential Address: Prof. S. Nagabhushana Rao

1. Archaeological Remains at Siddhapuram and its Surroundings – M.G. Reddy
2. Nelakondapalli – Majjugudem Buddhist Site – G. Chandra Reddy
3. Traces of Neolithic Black Pinted Red Ware Tradition in Coastal Andhra – Dr. B. David Raju
4. Mechanism of Trade and Historical Change in the Mid-Godavari Valley C. 200 B.C. to A.D. – Dr. Aloka Parasher
5. The data of Bhattiprolu Stupa – D. Kanna Babu
6. Guntuaplli Thourgh Ages – I. Sita Kumari
7. The airas in Early Andhra Country – Dr. V. Sundra Rama Sastry
8. Religious Significance of the Tummalagudem Plates of Govindavaraman – J. Sitaramamma
9. Antiquity of Nagarjunakonda – Ch. Vanajakshi
10. Social Dynamics of the Brahmins of Telugu Country – Dr. Y. Kumaraswamy

Section II: Medieval Andhra History

Presidential Address: Future Prospects in Vijayanagara Studies – Prof. Subbarayalu

1. The Boys in Andhra History – Re-examined – Dr. P.V. Parabrahma Sastri
2. The Bhat Brahmins of Andhradesa – R. Suryanarayana Murthi
3. A Note on the Vaisya Community in Medieval Andhra – Dr. Kolluru Suryanarayana
4. Techniques of Tank Excavatons in Ancient and Medieval Andhra – D.V. Narayana Reddy
5. Udaya Samudram – The King of Canals – K.S. Sobha
6. Agrarian conditions in Golkonda (1686-1724) – John Akkidas
7. Health and Hygiene in Medieval Andhradesa and the Demonstration by Vemana – P. Hymavathi
8. Is Viravaishnavism A Historical Reality? – Parakala Satya Prasad
9. Traipurusha Devalaya at Valiveru, Guntur district Andhra Pradesh – A Study – Dr. M. Krishna Kumari
10. Sitaramapalli Inscription of Ahavamalla (A.D. 973-997) – N. Markandeya Sarma
11. Numismatic References in Nannaya’s Mahabharata – S. Dasarath
12. Invasions of Jatavarma Sundara Pandya into Andhra – P.S. Kanaka Durga (Summary)

Section III: Modern Andhra History

Presidential Address: Prof. Y. Vaikuntham

1. Land Revenue Assessments and their Incidence in the former Hyderabad State with Special reference to Warangal Suba, 1911-1949 – Dr. V.R.K. Reddy
2. Inam Settlement in Vizagapattam district – Dr. Fathima Kutti Kapil
3. Aspects of Agrarian Economy in Godavari dist. C. 1800- C 1840 – P. Swarnalatha
4. Administrative Changes in Hyderabad – Reasons and Effects (1853-1909) – Dr. Rekha Pande
5. Coastal Trade of Mandapollam and Narasapur During the Last Quarter of the 17^th Century – John Babu Noone
6. Vyavasaya Karmicodyama Prarambham – Communistla Patra – K.S. Lakshmana Rao (Telugu)
7. The Mariah Practice and the English East India Compnay – Dr. P. Ramalakshmi
8. A Profile of Sitanagar Settlement – V. Lalitha
9. Wilkinson’s Report (1873) on Tirumala – A.R. Ramachandra Reddy
10. Khaddar Movement in Northern India – Dr. A.V.D. Sarma
11. Andhra Maha Sabha – Telangana Movement – G. Arun Kumar
12. Telangana Androdyamam-Trutiya Mahasabha-Khammam – P. Vasantha
13. Sri Harisarvothama Rao, father of Library Movement in Andhra – A Tribute – T.S.V. Prasada Rao (Summary)
14. 1846 Revolt of Rayalaseema: Some Reflections – N. Raghavendra (Summary)
15. Non-cooperation Movement in Andhra 1921-22 – S. Narendra Ambedkar (Summary)

Section IV: Local History

Presidential Address: Sri Madala Veerabhadra Rao

1. Guntur – Charitrakata – Dr. V. Sreerama Chandra Murthy (Telugu)
2. Guntur Jillalo Communistla Udyama Prarambha Charitra – V. Lakshmana Reddy (Telugu)
3. Kondapalli Charitra – Sankshiptam – Dr. K. Chandramoule (Telugu)
4. Christianity in Guntur – T.S.V. Prasada Rao (Summary)
5. Freedom Struggle in Guntur – M.M. Srilakshmi
6. Corporate life in Medieval Guntur Region – Mohammad Ali Zinna

Section V: Historiography

Presidential Address: Prof. M.G.S. Narayana

1. Oral History and the Writing of History – J. Kameswari

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Session IX – Kurnool – 1985

Contents

General Presidential Address: Dr. M. Pattabhirama Reddy

Section I: Ancient Andhra History & Archaeology

Presidential Address: Dr. T.V. Pathy

1. The Stone Age site of Kothapalem on Gundlakamma river anf the Traditional Classifactory Models – Prof. B.R. Subrahmanyam
2. The Chaityaka Sect of Buddhists – J. Sitaramamma
3. The Image of Buddha at Amaravati – I Sita Kumari
4. Lady Patrons of Andhra Buddhism – Ch. Vanajakshi

Section II: Medieval Andhra History

Presidential Address: Prof. A.V.Narasimha Murthy

1. Yadava King Yellanadeva – Dr. T. Venkateswara Rao
2. A Numismatic Issue of Akkadevi – S. Dasarathi
3. Bhavanarayana Temple, Bapatla – Its date – M. soma Sekhar Rao
4. A Sculptural Representation of Chalukya Bhima I – S. Dasarathi
5. Narayanapuram Inscriptions – A Study – N. Markendeya Sarma (Summary)
6. Vijayanagara Empire and Feadulism – Dr. P. Sree Rama Sarma
7. Relations between the Qut Shahi Rulers and Officials as Gleaned from the Waquais – Syed Ayub Ali
8. Cultural Synthesis in Qutb Shahi Kingdom – Sadiq Naqui
9. Qutb Shahi Building Art – Dr. Kamrunnisa Begum (Summary)
10. Custom of Sati in Andhra (A.D.1000-1600) – K. Aruna Kumari (Summary)
11. Maritime Trade in Andhradesa in the 17^th and 18the Centuries as Gleaned from Sukasaptati and Hamsavamsati – Dr. C.V. Ramachandra Rao

Section III: Modern Andhra History

Presidential Address: Prof. G. Hara Gopal

1. Early Andhra Ports and the Activity Around them – Dr. J. Mangamma
2. First Experiments in Self Governments – Two years of Congress rule in Madras Presidency (1937-1939) – V.Y.D. Raman & A. Pandu Ranga Rao
3. Impact of Feudalism on the Agricultural Development of Hyderabad State with special reference to Warangal Subha, 1900-1948 – Dr. V.R.K. Reddy
4. Bruce’s Code and the colonial context of the T.T.D. Administration – A.R. Ramachandra Reddy
5. Criminal Tribes Settlements and Role of Christian Missionaries in Andhra Pradesh – V. Lalitha
6. Non-cooperation Movement in Andhra – Some Readings – Dr. Y Suderasan Rao
7. The Famine Felief work in Karimanagar District by Christian Missionaries form 1896-1900 – K. Ramakrishna
8. The beginnings of working class Movement in erstwhile Hyderabad State-some observations – S. Srinath
9. Contribution of Krishna Patrika in Moulding public opnion in Andhra – John Akkidas
10. The Role of Sardar Jamalapuram Kesava Rao in the freedom Struggle of Hyderabad State (1936-1952) – G. Chandra Reddy
11. The Political Relations Between the Nawabs of Kurnool and the English East India Company (From 1702- 1839 A.D.) – Syed Moosa Miah
12. Peasant Movement in Coastal Andhra 1936-1940 – K.S. Lakshmana Rao (Summary)
13. The last Phase of Hyderabad Freedom Struggle – Dr. V. Krishna Rao

Section IV: Local History

Presidential Address: Prof. Khaja Hussain

1. Adoni History and Fort – Dr. N.S. Ramachandra Murthy
2. Toponymy of Kurnool District: A Study – Dr. Vijaya Dattatreya Sarma
3. Brief History of Nandyal with Reference to the Nandi Group Temples or Navanandis – B. Vijaya Raju

Section V: Historiography

Presidential Address: Romila Thapaper

1. Early History of Andhra Some Interpretations – Aloka Parashar
2. Historiographical Trends in pre-historic Archaelogical Interpretations of Early Andhra – Mira Rai

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Session: VIII – Kakinada – 1984

Contents

General Presidential Address: Prof. Sarojini Regani

Section I: Ancient Andhra History and Archaeology

Presidential Address: Dr. V.V. Krishna Sastry

1. The historian and New Archaeology its use for the Reconstruction of Andhra History – Mira Roy
2. The Acheulian Culture of Paleur Valley – Dr. V.V. Madhusudan Rao
3. Buddha Ghosha as a source of Andhra History – Dr. C.V. Uday Sankar
4. Varnasrama Dharma & the Concepts of Integration –
5. Patrons of Buddhism
6. Sculptre of the Satavahana Period

Section II: Medieval Andhra History

Presidential Address: Dr. P. Sreerama Sarma

1. Identification of Vishnuvardhana Maharajas (12^th Century A.D. Temple Inscriptions of Andhra Desa) – Dr. Krishna Kumari M.
2. History of the King Stated in the Kollpera Plates of Arikesari – Kolluru Suryanarayana
3. Two Inscriptions from Pittgadda – Dr. C. Somasundara Rao & N. Markandeya Sarma
4. Devarakonds and the Velamas – S. Dasaradhi
5. Was the Political system in the Medieval Andhradesa A Monarchical Absolutism? – Dr. K.S. Kameswara Rao
6. Nagara in Medieval Andhra (1000-1323 A.D.) – P.S. Kanakadurga
7. Concept of Stridhana in Mitakshara – K. Arunakumari
8. Agraharas in Andhra – Dr. Allada Vaidehi (Summary)
9. Ayurveda in Andharadesa – Hymavathi (Summary)
10. Rare Jainas Sculpture Discovered at Pottangi – Dr. G. Jawaharlal
11. The Life of Dommaras as Reflected in the Literature and Epigraphs of Medieval Telugu Country – Dr. R. Soma Reddy

Section III: Modern Andhra History

Presidential Address: Prof. P. Ranghunadha Rao

1. Famines in Rayalaseema: A Case Study of the Ballary Famine of 1854 – V.Y.D. Raman
2. The Telangana People’s Struggle and the Hyderabad State Congress: Conflicts and Adjustments – Dr. Y. Sudarsana Rao & V. Kishan Rao
3. Salt Satyagraha in Ganjam – Dr. Ch. Mutyalayya Naidu
4. Social Movement in Telangana Region: A Case Study of 1900-1949 A.D. – K. Narottama Reddy
5. Katheras: An Ex-Criminal Tribe – V. Lalitha
6. Hand Maidens of the Gods in Andhra – T. Mohan Das
7. Travails of Weavers in Andhra: An Analytical Survey – P. Yanadi Raju
8. Changes in Levels of Development in Andhra Pradesh T. Susilendra Sarma
9. Treatment of Political Prisoners in Jails During the Struggle for Freedom with Reference to Andhra Area – A.V.S Jaya Annapurna
10. Kakinada Literary Association – Dr. V. Ramakrishna
11. Food Policy and Mass Unrest in Hyderabad State (1940s) – Prof. Y. Vaikuntam
12. Gotras and Their related Communities as Gleaned through Some of the Telugu Inscriptions – A. vijaya Kumar Babu
13. Some readings on the Emergence of Satavahana Empire – Dr. Y. Sudarasana Rao, Ch. Seshareddy & G. Meeneswara Rao
14. Dontapura – The Capital City of Kalinga – A.R. Vasma
15. The Palaeolithic Succession in South India with Special reference to Dupadu in Prakasam District – K. Suryanarayana Raju
16. Excavations at Gandlur, Guntur District – Prof. B.R. Subrahmanyam
17. Swaramaya Siva – Dr. I.K. Sarma

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Session VII – Warangal – 1983

Contents

General Presidential Address: Prof. G.S. Dikshit

Section I: Ancient Andhra History and Archaeology

Presidential Address: Prof. B.R. Subrahmanyam

1. Early Settlement Patterns in the Deccan: The Study of Regional History – Dr. Aloka Parasher
2. New Light on the Early of Andhra Satavahana History – Thakur Raja Ram sing (Summary)
3. Jain Cave on Sangamayya Hill – Dr. G. Jawaharlal

Section II: Medieval Andhra History

Presidential Address: Prof. M. Radhakrishna Sarma

1. The Term “Upadha” in the Eastern Chalukya Inscriptions – N. Rajavijaya
2. Traces of Feudalism during the Eastern Chalukyan Period – Y. Kumara Swamy
3. Some Discrepancies in Saka years of the Kakatiya Inscriptions –Dr. H. Sivakumar
4. Role of Nayakas in Medieval Andhra A.D. 1000-1259 A.D. – P.S. Kanakadurga
5. History of the Cult of Narasimha in Telangana – M. Narasimha Chari
6. Srinatha’s Contribution to the History of Medieval Andhra –
7. Narayanagiri-Mupparamuloni Charitraka Avaseshalu-Sankshipta Vyasamu – G. Chandra Reddy (Telugu)
8. Social & Culutural Conditions under the Yadawas of Yarragaddapadu – K. Mohan Rao (Summary)
9. The Bhadrakali Temple – D.B.V. Pratap
10. The Institution of Marriage During Vijayanagara period – Hymavathi
11. Art & Architecture of the Karimnagar Dist. (Earliest times to Kakatiyas) – Dr. N.S. Ramachandra Murthy

Section III: Modern Andhra History

Presidential Address: Dr. J. Mangamma

1. Ethnographic Background of Yrukalas – V. Lalitha
2. Foundations of British Power in Andhra – Dr. Y. Sudarshan Rao
3. Machilipatnam, An ancient Port of the Coromandel Coast (A Historical Study of its Glory and Decline) – K. Gopalakrishna
4. Swamy Ramananda Tirtha (A Brief Sketch of his role in the freedom Struggle of Hyderabad State) – V. Krishna Rao & L. Vidya Sagar Reddy

Section IV: Local History

1. Agrarian Economy as Gleaned from the Nagalandinne Kaifiyat of Mackenzie Collection – J. Akkidas
2. Social Change and Political Movement in Godavari Dist. From 1875 to 1925 – I. Dosagiri Rao
3. Dissensions in Hyderabad State Congress – V. Krishan Rao & G. Muneeshwara Rao
4. The Role of Krishna Dist. Association in Relation to Vandemateram – M. Venkateswara Rao
5. Agrarian Relations in Andhra Pradesh in 1970’s – Dr. C. Sivaramakrishna Rao
6. Land Reforms in Andhra Pradesh – A Case Study

Section V: Historiography

Presidential Address: Dr. Bipan Chandra

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Session VI – Hyderabad – 1982

Contents

General Presidential Address: Prof. T.V. Mahalingam

Presidential Address (Ancient Section): Dr. I.K. Sarma

Presidential Address (Medieval Section): Dr. K. Sundaram

1. Bhudda Tamra – Karamdhamu-Dulla – Musunuri Sambhasiva Murthy
2. Identification of Certain Places in Kanderuvati vishaya – Y. Kuamraswamy & K. Venkateswara Rao
3. A Study on the Palaeography of the Copper plate grants ofChalukya Jayasiah – N.R. Vijaya
4. Brahmans of the Eastern Chalukyan times C. 600-1000 A.D. – Y Kumaraswamy
5. The Hanamkonda Fort – D.B.V. Pratap
6. The predominance of the Mercantile Class During the Period of Interregnum (870 A.D. to 1150 A.D.) – Y. Sudarsan Rao & Ch. Sesha Reddy
7. A note on the Episode of Vishnuvardhana and Vasavianay – K. Suryanarayana
8. The Last days of Sadasivaraya – Dr. C. Somasundara Rao
9. Land Disputes and Their Settlement in Medieval Andhradesa – Radha Krishna Murthy
10. Presidential Address (Modern Section) – Dr.K.V. Narayana Rao
11. Nyapathi Subba Rao’s Attempt at Congress Unity (1914-1915) – S. Gopalakirshna
12. Nationalist Ideology and Anti Imperialist Struggle (1920-22) – Atluri Murali
13. The Actions and Attitudes Towards Inam-Holdings and the Growth of British ower in South India – D. Subramanyam Reddy
14. Rural Uplift Schools – A Case Study of Cuddapah and Chittoor Districts – T.V. Manjulatha Devi
15. Temperance Movement in Andhra During the Late 19the and Early 20^th Century – Dr. V. Ramakrishna
16. Denotified Tribes of A.P. some problems of Rehabilations – V. Lalitha
17. A Study of the land Revenue settlements in the Godavari Region with a special emphasis on permanent settlement (1765-1807) – A. Bhadrakali
18. Ramakrishna Mission – its Impact on Social and Religious life of the people of Andhra (1938-1981) – L. Vijyasagar Reddy
19. History of Rajahmundry: is Rajahmandry the original name of Rajahmundry – R. Suryanarayana Murthy
20. Presidential Address (Historiography Section) – Prof. K.N. Panickkar

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Sessions IV & V: Chirala (1979) & Guntur (1980)

Contents

General Presidential Address: Dr. D.C. Sircar

Section I: Ancient Andhra History and Archaeology

Presidential Address: Prof. A.M. Sastry

1. Antiquarian Wealth from Siddheswaraw – V. Anuradha
2. A Note on Signs of Archaeological Vestiges in District Mahabub Nagar-Andhra Pradesh – R. Venkata Siva Sarma
3. King Ship in Ancient India – A. Lalitha Devi
4. Some Aspects of Linga Cult an Assessment – Dr. I.K. Sarma
5. Identification to Betas in the Gudur Inscription of Virivala Malla – Dr. C. Somasundara Rao & Kolluru Suryanarayana
6. Magan – A Rival Trade Centre of the Indus Civilisation – M.V.N. Krishna Rao
7. Pre-History of the Paleru Valley – Dr. V.V. Madhusudana Rao
8. Middle Palaeoliths from Yanamadala Dist. Gnt., A.P. – P. Venkateswara Rao
9. Some Note Worthy Sculptures from Kapoteswara Temple at Chejerla – B.S. Rajendra Babu
10. The Abhiras in the Early Andhra History – V. Sundara Rama Sastry

Section II: Medieval Andhra History

Presidential Address: Vedam Venkataraya Sastry

1. Educational Institutions During the Eastern Chalukya Times (600-1250 A.D.) – Kumara Swamy
2. Some Andhra Luminaries in Medieval Vaishnavism – Dr. N. Jagadesan

Section III: Modern Andhra History

Presidential Address: Prof. N. Jagannadham

1. The Acquisition of Northern Circars by the East India Company – C. Ramalakshmi
2. Economic Ideas of Early Nationalist Movement in Andhra (1858-1905) – Dr. V. Ramakrishna
3. The Economic Role of Gandhian Ashrams in A.P. in the National Movement – A.V.N. Jaya Annapoorana
4. The Origin of the Communist Party in A.P. – Dr. Alladi Vaidehi
5. Establishment of Criminal Tribes Settlements in Andhra: A Historical Survey – V. Lalitha

Section IV: Historiography

Presidential Address: Prof. N. Subramanyam

Section V: Local History

Presidential Address: Dr. B.S.L. Hanumantha Rao

1. Contribution of Sri N.V.L. Narasimha Rao in Freedom Struggle
2. A Note on certain Coins of Amaravathi-Discovered Recently – R. Venkata Siva Sarma (Summary)
3. The Temple of Agastyesvara at Guntur – V. Sri Ramachandra Murthy (Summary)

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Session III: Vijayawada – 1978

Contents

Section I: Ancient Andhra History and Archaeology

Presidential Address: B.S.L. Hanumantha Rao

1. A Unique Icon of Mohini-Kesava – V. Sriramam Chandramurthy
2. A Study of the Early Pallava-Vishnukundin Relations – V. Sundaramasastry
3. Discovery of Stone age Sites in Paleru Valley Prakasam District – V.V. Madhusudanarao (Summary)
4. A Unique Nandi-Mukhalingam in the Temple of Pasupatinatha at Chadum Village – G. Jawaharlal
5. Sripathi Pandita-Virasaivism in Andhra – K. Lalithamba
6. Kalamukhas in Andhra Pradesh upto 10^th A.D. – B. Narasimha Rao
7. Unique Stone Image of Jwalamalini from Arangolanu – A.R. Ramachandra Reddy, A. Vasantha & Balarama Reddy (Summary)
8. Stone Ages in Andhra – A. Lalitha Devi (Summary)
9. A New Buddhist Site in Vandalur-Adapur Villages of Rajampeta Taluk, Cuddapah Dist. – N.S. Ramachandra Murthy (Summary)
10. The Early Sculptural Art of South East India New Evidences from Amaravati – I.K. Sarma (Summary)

Section II: Medieval Andhra History

Presidential Address: V. Yasodadevi

1. Religion and Society under Qutb Shahis of Golkonda – K. Satyanarayana (Summary)
2. Agricultural Guilds in Medieval Deccan – A. Nagabhushanam
3. Historicity of Katamaraju 1215-1282 – K. Mohana Rao (Summary)
4. Gangadevi’s Accounts on the Hindu Restoration of Madurai – S. Selvinkumar (Summary)
5. Temple as a Social Service Organisation in Medieval India – V. Anuratha
6. Life in Vijayanagara Empire as Reflected in ‘Amuktamalyada’ – K.S. Nagabhuanam
7. Some Paintings of Lepakshi – V. Kameswara Rao
8. Asanapura – K. Suryanarayana
9. Markapuram Inscription of Salakaraju Tirumalayyadeva – K. Raghunath
10. Tamdrangi Inscription of the Time of Anantavarma – N. Mukunda Rao
11. The Pandyas in Andhradesa – V. Yasoda Devi

Section III: Modern Andhra History

Presidential Address: V.M. Reddy

1. Palnad Forest Satyagraha-Unique Episode in Non-cooperation Movement – B. Seshagiri Rao
2. Origins of Prathana Samaj in Andhra – V. Ramakrishna
3. Factors leading to the Decline of the Boat-making and Ship-building Industry in Andhradesa 1600-1850 – P.S.R. Sarma
4. The Evolution of the Hyderabad Municipality between 1869 and 1948- A brief Survey – S. Bhanumathi
5. Bulusu Sambamurty-An Unforgetable Freedom Fighter – Ch. Mutyalayya Naidu (Summary)
6. Socio-Economic Origins of the Rampa Rebellion 1879-80 – A. Satyanarayana (Summary)
7. Suppression of Human Sacrifices in the Hill Areas under the Madras Presidency – A.V.D. Sarma (Summary)
8. The Petti-Coat Regime of Peddapuram – D.S. Krishnan (Summary)

Section IV: Local History

Presidential Address: Damerla Venkata Rao

1. Early Historical Vestiges at Vijayawada – I. Kartikeya Sarma (Summary)
2. Hemavati – Nageena Bhanu

Section V: Historiography

Presidential Address: M. Pattabhirama Reddy

1. Casteism – Reform of Eradication – Y. Balarama Murty
2. The Banned Book – Kambhampati Satyanarayana
3. Fact and Fiction in Historical Biographies – D. Sridhara Babu

Papers in Telugu

1. Nagaravarnanamu – Puttupurvottaralu – Pochina Mallayya Patrudu (Summary)
2. Chitturu Zillalo Chola Paripalana – S. Sripathi Naidu (Summary)
3. Srinadhuni Janmasthanamu-Ponnapalli – Tummala Venkata Ratnam
4. Rayakuduru Silasasanamulu – Musunuri Sambasivaramamurty
5. Sri Krishnadevarayala Vyaktitvamu – C.V. Ramachandra Rao (Summary)
6. Kona – Giri Durgamma – G. Vighneswara Sastri
7. Kalinganagaram? – K. Suryanarayana
8. Nelluru Mandalamlo Angla Adhikarasthapana- oka Charitrakaparisilana – G. Venkateswara Rao (Summary)
9. Rajahmahendrapura Prasasti – K. Mallikarjuna Rao
10. Ramudiki Sita Amoutudi? – Y. Balaramam Murty (Summary)
11. Jaggayyapeta lo ‘Quit India’ Udyamam – G. Kutumba Rao (Summary)

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Session II: Ramachandrapuram – 1976

Contents

Presidential Address:

The General Presidential Address:

Presidential Address: Ancient History

Presidential Address: Medieval History

Presidential Address: Modern History

Presidential Address: Historiogriphy

Presidential Address: Lacal History

Select Papers

1. Sririthana of the Nasik Rcord of Pulomavi’s Reign – B.S.L. Hanumantha Rao
2. The Polamuru Plates of Madhavarman-A Review – V. Sundarama Sastry
3. Telingana Style – Early Phase (A.D. 1000-1163) – Dr. B. Rajendra Prasad
4. Peasantry in the Zamindary System – A. Satyanarayana
5. Aspects of Agrarian revolution in Andhra (1800-1820) – M. Pattabhirama Reddy
6. New Light on the Tenali Bomb Case (1909) – M. Muniratnam
7. Politicization and Tensions among Andhra Peasants in the Early Twentieth Century – A. Gopala Menon
8. Origin and Growth of Theosophical Society in Andhra – M. Sudha
9. Mackenzie Manuscripts as a source of Comprehensive Historiography – M. Krishnamurty
10. Mana Vidyalayallo Bhodimpabade konni Patymsala Pareseelana – Kambampati Satyanarayana (Telugu)
11. Brahmanetarodyamam – Oka Pareseelana – Atluri Murali (Telugu)

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Session I: Kavali – 1976

Contents

Selected Papers

1. Jainism & Jain Relics in Andhra Pradesh – Y.V. Ramana
2. Genealogy & Chronology of the Chalukyas of Nidadavolu – K. satyamurthy & P. Lakshminarasamma
3. The Lepakshi Temple – Dr. V. Kameswara Rao
4. Land as Private Property During Vijayanaga Times – K. Satyanarayana
5. The Battle of Padmanabham – E. Nagamamba
6. The impact of the Madras Government’s Irrigation Polices over the Growing Nationalism in A.P. – Ch. Mutyalaiah Naidu
7. Diamond Industry of Andhra in the Bygone Days – Dr. J. Mangamma
8. Telugu References to Maratha Incursions in Andhradesa – Dr. C.V. Ramachandra Rao
9. Literary Conditions in Northern Circars under East Indian Company – C. Ramalakshmi
10. Aspects of Awakening in the 19^th Century Andhra – Pattabhirama Reddy