INTRODUCTION AND DISTRICT BACKGROUND

Yadgir, popularly called as “Yadavagiri” by the local people, was once a capital of the Yadava Kingdom. Has a rich historical and cultural traditions. Yadavas, the earliest Muslim empire of South India chose Yadgir to be their capital and ruled from here from 1347 to 1425 A.D. Mentioned as Yadgir in ancient inscriptions, Yadgir is popularly known as “Yadavagiri” by the locals. Yadgir district has its deep routes in history. The famous dynasties of the south, the Satavahans, the Chalukyas of Badami, the Rastrkuta, Shahis, the Aidil shahis, the Nizam Shahis have ruled over the district.

In 1504 Yadgir (Gulbarga) was permanently annexed to Adil Shahi kingdom of Bijapur. In 1657 with the invasion of Mir Jumla it passed into the hands of Mughals. Later with the establishment of Asaf Jahi (Nizam) Dynasty of Hyderabad (1724 – 1948) Yadgir and Gulbarga came under it. In 1863 when Nizam

Government formed Jillabandi, Surpur (Shorapur) became district headquarter, with nine Talukas of which Gulbarga was one of the them. In 1873 Gulbarga was formed into Separate district with seven taluks. With reorganization of states in 1956 Gulbarga became Part of Karnataka State and Divisional headquarter. (Yadgiri is one of the taluka comes under Gulbarga district)

The Bahamani rulers built Gulbarga city with Palaces, Mosques, Gumbazs, Bazaars and other public buildings. There are five score large and small Marques and three score and ten Darghas in Gulbarga.

The forte City is described as a “Garden of Gumbazs” So also number of Temples, churches and other religious centers are spread all over the city. (In Yadgir Yadava dynasty fort situated in middle of the hill.)

Venugopala Swamy Temple Venugopala Swamy Temple ADIL SAHEB TOMB ADIL SAHEB TOMB YEVUR YEVUR The forte City is described as a “Garden of Gumbazs” So also number of Temples, churches and other religious centers are spread all over the city. (In Yadgir Yadava dynasty fort situated in middle of the hill.) In side the fort the Jumma Masjid, a noteworthy monument of Gulbarga is in well preserved condition. It is said that it resembles the famous mosque of ‘Cordova’ city in Spain. The Masjid measuring 216 ft. east-west and 176 ft north south covering an area of 38016 sqft. Happens to be the only mosque in India, which is completely covered. Fergusson observes this “as one of the most remarkable of its class in India in some respect unique

Yadgir district is the 2nd smallest district in the state, area wise is very rich in cultural traditions. The vast stretch of fertile black soil of the district is known for bumper red gram and jawar crops. The district is a “Daal bowl” of the state. The district is also known for cluster of cement industries and a distinct stone popularly know as “Malakheda Stone”. More …

District at a Glance

Sl.No	Name of the Officer	Designation	Office Ph.No	Email-Id
1	Shree Kurma Rao M I.A.S	Deputy Commissioner	08473-253700	dcydg123@gmail.com
2	Smt. Shilpa Sharma, IAS	Chief Executive Officer,ZP	08473-253750	ceoyadgir@gmail.com
3	Sri Rishikesh Bhagawan Sonawane,IPS	Suprientendent of Police	08473-253730	sp-yadgir@karnataka.gov.in
4		Additional Deputy Commissioner.	08473-253703 (O), 253701(Fax)	adcydg123@gmail.com
4		Assistant Commissioner,Yadgir	08473-252688	acyadgir@gmail.com
5		Tahasildar Yadgir	08473-252370	tahasildaryadgir@gmail.com
6		Tahasildar Shahapur	08479-243321	tahasildarshahapur@gmail.com
7		Tahasildar Shorapur	08443-256043	tahasildarshorapur@gmail.com