Madanapalle
town in Annamayya district, Andhra Pradesh, India
Madanapalle is a city and district headquarters of Annamayya district of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. Madanapalle is headquarters of Madanapalle Mandal, Madanapalle revenue division and PKM Urban Development Authority.
History
Madanapalle was founded by Sri Yalagiri Ahobila Naidu in 1618 AD. Kammas were said to be the first inhabitants of the town.
During the early British administration, Sir Thomas Munro, the first Collector of Cuddapah, played a significant role in the development of the town. He constructed a small thatched house at the present-day location of the Collector's bungalow and visited Madanapalle every summer. Munro's connection with the town is well documented, as he facilitated British control in the region during the early 19th century. Madanapalle and its surrounding areas were formally integrated into the British administration when the region came under their rule in 1800.
In 1850, Madanapalle was developed as a subdivision under British India, with F.B. Manoly appointed as its first Sub-Collector. Over the years, the town faced several natural calamities, including floods, famines, and epidemics, which shaped its social and economic development.
Madanapalle is also linked to a significant moment in India's national history.
“Madanapalle” enters the record as town in Annamayya district, Andhra Pradesh, India. Crown Archives preserves that source wording while asking what Madanapalle, town and Annamayya can confirm, complicate or overturn.
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Place names and jurisdictional language are key evidence: both can reveal earlier catalogue descriptions and overlooked record series. The source revision retrieved here is dated Sep 25, 2026. The linked authority identifier is Q1017723. VIAF identifies the subject as 130421045. The Library of Congress control number is n2009211478. Authority coordinates are 13.550, 78.500. 2 of 3 selected statements include explicit references; 0 carry qualifiers and 0 use preferred rank. The first chronological checks are 1618, 1800 and 1850.
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