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Warangal is a city in Telangana, India. It is the headquarters of Warangal district in Telengana. Warangal is the second largest city after Hyderabad by both area as well as population. 811,844 people live in Warangal.

Warangal is one of 12 heritage cities in the country chosen for Scheme HRIDAY – Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana by Government of India. It is also selected as a smart city in the "fast-track competition", so it may get additional investment to improve the urban infrastructure and industrial opportunities under Smart Cities Mission.

Warangal was the capital of the Kakatiya dynasty from 1195 CE until that ruling family was defeated by the Delhi Sultanate in 1323. The city was then renamed as Sultanpur. After the Telangana movement, Telangana state was formed on 2 June 2014, Warangal became part of Telangana State. Bhadrakali Lake and Waddepally Lake are the two famous lakes are the major sources of drinking water.

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  • WarangalCorporation

    Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation

  • WL police vehicle

    Police patrol vehicle in Warangal

  • Nitw 1.8k Hostel for Boys

    NIT Warangal, established in 1959 is one of the best engineering institutions in India.

  • A few Tourist attraction spots in Warangal Tri-Cities

    A few Tourist attraction spots in Warangal Tri-Cities

  • Bhadrakali Temple in Warangal

    Bhadrakali Temple in Warangal

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