How Tirumala Temple Survived Islamic invasion | iiQ8 info
How Tirumala Temple Survived Islamic invasion
🔹 Many Temples, How Tirumala Temple Survived Islamic invasion even in South India were plundered, looted and idols destroyed when Islamic invasion happened. But few temples like Tirumala, Srisailam managed to survive through that period.
Srisailam was not easily accessible in those days because it was being in between hills and thick forest, and also it did not have much wealth to loot.Also, it came under rule of Maratha kingdom, when Chatrapati Shivaji was ruling.
🔹 Tirumala temple was accessible through steps from Tirupati from both sides.
Initially Islamic invaders did not bother to take steps and loot Tirumala temple as there were many temples in Tirupati town and around, which were easily accessible.
But, Sultan Abdullah Qutb Shah of Golkonda sent his army to invade Tirupati in late 17th century CE.
His army, under leadership of commander-in-chief, Ali, manag…
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