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Celebrated biennially in the forested belt of the Mulugu district by the Koya tribal community, the Sammakka Saralamma Jatara (Medaram Jatara) commemorates a legendary tribal uprising against oppressive taxation during a severe drought under which regional ruling dynasty?

  1. A
    Yadavas of Devagiri
  2. Kakatiya Dynasty of WarangalAnswer
  3. C
    Hoysalas of Dvarasamudra
  4. D
    Gajapati Kingdom of Odisha

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Kakatiya Dynasty of Warangal
The Sammakka Saralamma Jatara is celebrated in Medaram, Telangana, by the Koya tribe to honor the mother-daughter duo Sammakka and Saralamma. Regional historical lore holds that during the Kakatiya era under King Prataparudra, the tribal belt faced a severe drought. When the king's ministers demanded royal tribute, the tribal leaders refused to comply due to their people's starvation and launched an armed rebellion against the Kakatiya army, culminating in their revered martyrdom.

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Identify the geographical and cultural setting of the festival
The Sammakka Saralamma Jatara (Medaram Jatara) is a prominent biennial tribal festival celebrated by the Koya community at Medaram in the Mulugu district of Telangana.
Establishing the regional and community identity allows tracing the origin of state-specific socio-cultural traditions.
2
Analyze the historical origin and folklore behind the congregation
Tribal lore recounts that Sammakka and her daughter Saralamma revolted against the royal tax collectors sent to collect tribute during a severe famine.
The spiritual deification and offerings of jaggery (Bangaram) honor the martyrdom of these tribal leaders in that conflict.
3
Associate the conflict with the historical medieval dynasty
The conflict occurred against the forces of the Kakatiya ruler King Prataparudra based in Warangal (Orugallu).
This establishes the historical link between the state's tribal heritage and medieval Deccan regional dynasties.

Key Concept

State Tribal Heritage and Folk Festivals: Sammakka Saralamma Jatara
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