Penukonda was a subdivision and taluk of Anantapur district in 1891. Penukonda was the headquarters town with a population of 6,806. It is situated at the base of a large hill (Konda in Telugu language), from which it takes the name. It is a place of historical importance. It became the capital of fallen Vijayanagar monarch, after he was overthrown in 1565 at the Battle of Talikota. The Penner River flows along its western and Chitravati river along its eastern boundary.
THE PENUKONDA WAS LOCATED IN ANDHRA PREDESH STATE , THIS WAS AN ONE OF VIJYANAGAR EMPIRE . IN THIS PHOTO SHOWED GAALI GOUPURAM LOCATED IN PENUKONDA. GAALI GOUPURAM MEANS WIND PILLAR.
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