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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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