History
Khammam is in the Telangana state of Southern India. It gets its name from "stambhadri" which became "kambham" and the British Raj used to call the place "Khammam Mettu".
Overview
Khammam is in the Telangana state of Southern India. It gets its name from "stambhadri" which became "kambham" and the British Raj used to call the place "Khammam Mettu". The municipal corporation offers the small town experience with easy accessibility to modern amenities and entertainment.
Historical Timeline
1901
From the year 1901 to 1981 Khammam town has grown from a small town of nine thousand population to a city of one hundred thousand inhabitants.
1915
Some of the notable events in Khammam town during the freedom struggle: 1915: First Iron and steel store established by the then freedom fighter Sri.Thavidisetty Sambaiah to cater the needs of Telangana 1928: Certified Medical Doctor, Dr.Ko
1936
1936 – First Charka Jayathi initiated by Bachu Simhadri in Khammam.
1942
In 1942 the town was constituted as Municipality.
1945
1945 – 12th State Andhra Mahasabha meeting at Khammam organized by Pendyala Satya Narayana Rao as general secretary, Aahvana sangham.
1946
1946 – Mahathma Gandhi's visit to Khammam mett (Khammam town) on 5 August 1946 1947 August, 7 – Satyagraham at Madhira and Khammam by Jamalapuram Kesava Rao, Kurapati Venkata Raju, Jagadeeswaraiah Neelakandan, Bachalakura Laxmaiah, Vattikon
Historical Sites
Khammam Fort
Lakaram lake
Khanapuram Haveli
Narasimha Swamy Temple
Notable Figures
Khammam Fort
Lakaram lake
Khanapuram Haveli
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