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Mārkāpuram
/maːɾkaːpuɾam/
Also known as Markapur, Markapuram, Mārkāpuram
Markapuram is a historic town in present-day Andhra Pradesh, lying at the eastern edge of the Nallamala hills and historically linking the Rayalaseema interior with the coastal plains. Its defining monument is the Sri Lakshmi Chennakesava Swamy Temple, whose major construction and expansion occurred under the Vijayanagara Empire. Inscriptions connect the temple’s development with the reign of Krishnadevaraya and his regional administrators. The town remains an important Vaishnava centre and is also known for its traditional slate industry.
- Periods
- Regional Flourishing, Islamic Age and Bhakti Traditions, Early Modern Age, British Colonial Age, Republic and Living Practice
- Function
- Other / mixed
- Patron dynasty
- Vijayanagara
- Condition
- living institution
- Confidence
- Established / referenced
- Location
- 15.735, 79.260
Worth knowing
The town is also associated with traditional slate production, while the surrounding region contains important historic sites including Tripurantakam and Cumbum.
Connections (1)
- PatronageKrishnadevaraya
The Markapuram Chennakesava temple was substantially developed during Krishnadevaraya’s reign, with inscriptions recording construction undertaken under his authority.
Sources
Government of Andhra Pradesh, Markapuram District
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