from Bhadrachalam in Khammam District of Telangana. Telangana region has been heartland for many great dynasties like Sathavahanas , Kakatiyas . In fact, Kotilingala in Karimnagar is the first Capital of the Sathavahanas before shifting to Dharanikota. Excavations at Kotilingala revealed this fact and coinage of Simukha, Satavahana emperor found. Telangana