Claim: The city Warangal is in Telangana.

Warangal is a city and the district headquarters of Warangal Urban District and Warangal Rural District 's in the Indian state of Telangana . Warangal is the second largest city in Telangana after Hyderabad , spreading across 406.87 km2 with a population of 811,844 . Along with 11 other cities in the country having rich culture and heritage , it has been chosen for the HRIDAY -- Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana scheme by the Government of India . It was also selected as a smart city in the `` fast-track competition '' , which makes it eligible for additional investment to improve urban infrastructure and industrial opportunities under the Smart Cities Mission .   Warangal served as the capital of the Kakatiya dynasty which was established in 1163 . The monuments left by the Kakatiyas include fortresses , lakes , temples , and stone gateways helped the city to become a significant tourist attraction . The Kakatiya Kala Thoranam was included in the Emblem of Telangana by the state government . The city along with its two neighborhoods of Hanamkonda and Kazipet , is often referred as Tri-city .