Q260
What is the old name of Khammam?
A.
Stambhadra
B.
Stambhad
C.
Stambhadri
AnswerD.
None of these
Answer: Option C
Solution
Answer: Option C
Solution:
The present name of Khammam is derived its name after a local hill, which was called as 'Stambhadri'. The town was called with different names starting with Stambhadri, Kambhadri, Kambham mettu, Khammam mettu and then finally as Khammam.