NOB- Telangana news: Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao, unveiled the Coffee Table Book titled “Jewels of Asaf Jahis, The Glory of Warangal”, authored by Venkataramana KannekantiJoint Director, Information & Public Relations Department. The book was launched at a special event held in the Chief Secretary’s chamber at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Telangana Secretariat. Smt. C.H. Priyanka, Special Commissioner, I&PR Department, was also present at the occasion. The Chief Secretary appreciated the author for bringing out a book of historical significance while discharging his official duties as a Public Relations Officer. He noted that the book, featuring the architectural marvels constructed during the Asaf Jahi rule in Warangal and detailed accounts of the Subedars who administered the region, would serve as a valuable reference for history researchers and competitive exam aspirants. While Warangal is best known for its Kakatiya legacy, the Thousand Pillar Temple, Warangal Fort, and Bhadrakali Temple.The city also houses magnificent structures built by the Nizam Nawabs, such as the Kazipet Railway Station and the Dharmasagar Filter Bed (now part of the Mission Bhagiratha drinking water project). During the Asaf Jahi era, the Warangal Subah included regions from present day Adilabad, Karimnagar, Warangal, and parts of Khammam. The book offers rare insights into the Subedars who governed this region, their contributions, and showcases stunning photographs of Nizam era heritage monuments. “Jewels of Asaf Jahis, The Glory of Warangal” stands as an enriching resource for students, historians, and all those interested in Telangana’s rich heritage and history.