History
It was once ruled by a local ruler called Somashekar Ananda Reddy, fondly called Somanadri. Gadwal was developed around a fort built by the Gadwal ruler Somanadri. Gadwal was protected by Mallichetti vamshiyulu a local caste. Sri Nagi Reddy who was fondly known as Nagappa was an Angarashak (Commander) of Gadwal when Raja Somanadri was a minor. He died in a war with fanatic sultans. Then Sri Narsappa succeeded his father Nagappa as Angarashak.


Temple

Gadwal fort

Gadwal handlooms