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==History==
==History==
The former Zamindars trace their origins back to the 15th century when an ancestor named Bukka obtained the Zamindar from the Raja of Vijayanagar.<ref>[http://www.almanach.be/search/i/index.htm The Website of Dynasties and Nobility out of Europe]</ref> Around the time of Pedda Krishnam Raju the Rayas of [[Vijayanagara|Vijayanagar]] were overthrown by the [[Sultan]]s, who also reduced the size of their [[Zamindar]]. Around 1771, there were no direct heirs left so the widow of Appa Narashima adopted Narayana, a relative from the Nandyala clan to succeed. Narayana was deposed by the Hyderabad [[Nawab]] and removed to [[Cuddapah]], dying in Srirangapatnam.<ref>A Sketch of the Dynasties of Southern India By Robert Sewell
The former Zamindars trace their origins back to the 15th century when an ancestor named Bukka obtained the Zamindar from the Raja of Vijayanagar.

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#Bukka (1473-1481)
#? (1481-1508)
#Timma (1508-1536)
#Nalla Timma (1536-1555)
#Raghunatha (1555-1568)
#Pedda Krishna (1558-1588) During his reign Vijayanagar was overthrown
#Chinna Krishna (Brother of Pedda) (1588-1618)
#Ojalapati (1618-1646)
#Narasimha (1646-1691)
#Pedda Kumara Raghava (1691-1735) died without issue
#Appal Narasimha (Nephew of Pedda Kumara Raghava)
#Chellamma (widow of Appa Narasimha) (1737-1739)
#Narasimha (1739-1743)
#Kichama (1743-1751)
#Ojapati (1751-1759)
#Kumara Raghava (1759-1767)
#Venkata Narasimha (1767-1771) No heirs so adopted a relative from the Nandyala branch of the family
#Narayana (1771-1785) deposed by Basalat Jung of Hyderabad and removed to Cuddapah. Died in Srirangapatnam.
#Krishna (1785-1805) the last Zamindar. <ref>http://books.google.com/books?id=S8wOAAAAQAAJ&pg=PR10&lpg=PR10&dq=owk+zamindar&source=bl&ots=O1HVHhAQ-P&sig=bmoCe-Ajbjvd1xGjNo_KNxNN1eI&hl=en&sa=X&ei=iDdZUbTGH4609gTyvICYBw&ved=0CFoQ6AEwCA#v=onepage&q=owk%20zamindar&f=true</ref>

==Places of tourist interest==
==Places of tourist interest==
Owk is much known for its reservoir constructed within the project of SRBC. It has the capocity of 4 t.m.c. water and the construction is beautiful and known for its scenic beauty. During rainy season water fall of ''''Gollaleru'''' attracts many tourists.There will be 3 reservoirs connecting each other and provide a peiceful environment in the evening times.Sai baba temple 1km away from OWK which is constructed in 2009 to see in owk.<ref>SRBC project manual</ref>
Owk is much known for its reservoir constructed within the project of SRBC. It has the capocity of 4 t.m.c. water and the construction is beautiful and known for its scenic beauty. During rainy season water fall of ''''Gollaleru'''' attracts many tourists.There will be 3 reservoirs connecting each other and provide a peiceful environment in the evening times.Sai baba temple 1km away from OWK which is constructed in 2009 to see in owk.<ref>SRBC project manual</ref>

Revision as of 07:52, 1 April 2013

For other uses, see OWK (disambiguation).
Owk
అవుకు
Avuku
mandal
Country India
StateAndhra Pradesh
DistrictKurnool
Elevation
194 m (636 ft)
Languages
 • OfficialTelugu
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Owk is a mandal in Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Geography

Owk is located at 15°13′00″N 78°07′00″E / 15.2167°N 78.1167°E / 15.2167; 78.1167.[1] It has an average elevation of 194 meters (639 feet). Owk is famous for one of the largest caves called Belum caves. Here we can find famous temple of Lord Chennakeshava, belongs to the Great Sri Krishna Deva Raya era. We can also find famous avatar of Adisakti worshiped as Mulamma.

History

The former Zamindars trace their origins back to the 15th century when an ancestor named Bukka obtained the Zamindar from the Raja of Vijayanagar.

  1. Bukka (1473-1481)
  2. ? (1481-1508)
  3. Timma (1508-1536)
  4. Nalla Timma (1536-1555)
  5. Raghunatha (1555-1568)
  6. Pedda Krishna (1558-1588) During his reign Vijayanagar was overthrown
  7. Chinna Krishna (Brother of Pedda) (1588-1618)
  8. Ojalapati (1618-1646)
  9. Narasimha (1646-1691)
  10. Pedda Kumara Raghava (1691-1735) died without issue
  11. Appal Narasimha (Nephew of Pedda Kumara Raghava)
  12. Chellamma (widow of Appa Narasimha) (1737-1739)
  13. Narasimha (1739-1743)
  14. Kichama (1743-1751)
  15. Ojapati (1751-1759)
  16. Kumara Raghava (1759-1767)
  17. Venkata Narasimha (1767-1771) No heirs so adopted a relative from the Nandyala branch of the family
  18. Narayana (1771-1785) deposed by Basalat Jung of Hyderabad and removed to Cuddapah. Died in Srirangapatnam.
  19. Krishna (1785-1805) the last Zamindar. [2]

Places of tourist interest

Owk is much known for its reservoir constructed within the project of SRBC. It has the capocity of 4 t.m.c. water and the construction is beautiful and known for its scenic beauty. During rainy season water fall of 'Gollaleru' attracts many tourists.There will be 3 reservoirs connecting each other and provide a peiceful environment in the evening times.Sai baba temple 1km away from OWK which is constructed in 2009 to see in owk.[3]

Villages under Owk Mandal

  1. Annavaram
  2. Chanugondla
  3. Chennampalle
  4. Cherlopalle
  5. Gundla Singavaram
  6. Junuthala
  7. Kondamanayunipalli
  8. Konnepalle
  9. Kunukuntla
  10. Magampeta
  11. Mettupalle
  12. Owk
  13. Ramapuram
  14. Sangapatnam
  15. Singanapalle
  16. Sivavaram
  17. Sunkesula
  18. Uppalapadu
  19. Vemulapadu

References

  1. ^ Falling Rain Genomics.Owk
  2. ^ http://books.google.com/books?id=S8wOAAAAQAAJ&pg=PR10&lpg=PR10&dq=owk+zamindar&source=bl&ots=O1HVHhAQ-P&sig=bmoCe-Ajbjvd1xGjNo_KNxNN1eI&hl=en&sa=X&ei=iDdZUbTGH4609gTyvICYBw&ved=0CFoQ6AEwCA#v=onepage&q=owk%20zamindar&f=true
  3. ^ SRBC project manual
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