[5] Erstwhile Warangal district consisted of many prehistoric habitation sites, which were explored by the Indian archaeological authorities.

[6][7] Padmakshi Gutta, a Jain temple dedicated to Padmavati located on a hilltop in the heart of the town of Hanamkonda, was originally constructed during the Kakatiya era.

The Kadalalaya basadi or Padmakshi Temple is built on a large rocky outcrop.

[citation needed] The Kakatiyas left many monuments, including impressive fortress, four massive stone gateways, the Swayambhu temple dedicated to Shiva, and the Ramappa temple situated near Ramappa Lake.

Prominent rulers included Ganapathi Deva, Prathapa Rudra, and Rudrama Devi.

Jealousy and mutual rivalry between Nayaks ultimately led to the downfall of Hindus in 1370 and the rise of the Bahmani Sultanate.

The Mughal emperor Aurangzeb conquered Golconda in 1687, and it remained part of the Mughal empire until the southern provinces of the empire split away to become the state of Hyderabad in 1724 which included the Telangana region and some parts of Maharashtra and Karnataka.

Khammam, Yellandu, Madhira, Burugunpahad and Palavancha talukas have been made part of it.

But Parkaala from Karimnagar and Jangaon from Nalgonda have become part of Warangal district.

[19] The district has two revenue divisions i.e., Warangal and Narasampet and is sub-divided into 13 mandals.