Telangana means Trilinga Desam (the land of three). It earned the name due to the three ancient Shiva Temples at Kaleshwaram, Srisailam, and Draksharamam in Telangana.
Telangana was ruled by prominent dynasties, from the Mauryans to the Golconda Sultanate. During British rule, it was under the Nizams who ruled the region for almost two centuries until independence.
Hyderabad, the capital of Telangana, is one of the fastest-growing IT hubs in India, competing with Bengaluru. It has the second-largest IT imports in the country.
Telangana contributed $175 billion towards India's GDP in the financial year 2022-23, making it the ninth-largest state in terms of GDP.
Telangana is the 11th-largest state in India in terms of area. It has 33 districts, 129 municipalities, 12,769 panchayats, and a population of 37 million.
Vijaydashmi is a major festival in Telangana. It also has iconic regional festivals, like Bathukamma and Bonalu.
Palapitta (Indian Roller or Blue Jay) is the state bird of Telangana. Jinka, Jammi Chettu, and Tangedu are the state animal, tree, and flower, respectively.