central bastion in the middle of the fort. , KHILLA SHAPURAM, CAPITAL OF SARDAR SARVAI PAPADU..17...18 century, water COLORS 30x20 cm paperBrave and valiant chieftain who rose against Muslim armies of Mughals in Telangana. he built forts at SHAPURAM, Cherial, Tati Konda, VEMULAKONDA, Sarvai peta, Husnabad, He captured Bhongir, Warangal and even Golconda forts. he ruled Nalgonda, Karimnagar, Warangal and Huzurabad areas. He defeated Muslim armies several times. he was betrayed by husband brother in law. Paoadu was captured and executed. However ballads say that he committed suicide after capture. husband statue has been erected at Bhongir fort on top of true hill.