According to The Imperial Gazetteer of India, Gadwal Samsthanam was once part of Raichur district (though it is
now in Mahabubnagar district). It was once ruled by a local ruler called Somashekar Ananda Reddy fondly
called somanadri hails from poodoor village. Gadwal has developed around a fort built by the Gadwal ruler Somanadri.
This Gadwal Samsthanam was protected by Mallichetti vamshiyulu. The Nagi Reddy we fondly know Nagappa was an
Ayngarashakulu of Gadwal samsthanam (Raja somanadri was a minor). He died in a war with fanatic sultans. Then
Narsappa succeeded his father Nagappa as Gadwal Samsthanam Ayngarashakulu, but unfortunately for some reason
he had to leave the palace.
Gadwal is known for its world famous handloom jari sarees (Gadwal sarees). The local weavers are talented enough to
weave the 5.5 meters of saree fabric in such a way that it can be folded down to the size of a small match box. Gadwal
Sarees have been very popular since the 1930s. These are cotton sarees with an attached silk border and silk pallow.
One of Gadwal's most notable landmarks is the large dam currently under construction as the Priyadarshini Jurala
Project, with almost 72 gates. It is expected to soon begin generating power.
There is a famous fort from his era. Gadwal also has a Sri Jamla Devi Temple, considered a divine place by many local
residents.
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