Q262
What is the old name of Nalgonda?
A.
Neelagir
B.
Neelagiri
AnswerC.
Neelagiris
D.
None of theses
Answer: Option B
Solution
Answer: Option B
Solution:
Nalgonda is a district in the southern part of Telangana. The name has been derived from two Telugu words namely Nalla (Black) & Konda (Hill). Nalgonda was earlier called Neelagiri by Rajput rulers and later it was known as Nallagonda following the conquest by Bahamani king, Allauddin Bahaman Shah.