Adilabad (Telugu: , Marathi:, Urdu: ), is a town and a municipality in Adilabad district in the state of Andhra Pradesh, India. It has a population of 108,233 (agglomeration 2,58,233) (2006 census). It is the headquarters of the district of the same name. Adilabad derives its name from the erstwhile ruler of Bijapur, Mohammed Adil Shah. Historically, Adilabad has been home to a variety of cultures. Owing to its position at the border of central and southern India, it has been ruled by North Indian dynasties like the Mauryas and the Mughals and South Indian dynasties like the Satavahanas and the Chalukyas. The current culture of the district incorporates significant elements of the neighboring Marathi culture into the native Telugu culture. However a multicultural society exists here with Bengali, Malayali and Gujarati people living in harmony. Adilabad has an average elevation of 264metres (866feet). Adilabad district also consists of many landscapes like...
