Jagtial (also known as Jagityal) is one of the biggest towns and Mandal headquarters in Karimnagar district, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Jagtial is surrounded by many Hindu religious pilgrimages such as Vemulawada (35 miles), Dharmapuri (20 miles), Kondagattu (14 miles). Some historical sites such as Polasa (Kakatiya inscriptions from 14th century mention this village as Poulasteswarapuramu) are neighbouring villages to this town.
Jagtial has a fort which was built in the period of Moghal dynasty. Then the village 'Polasa' was a known place for elite people, experts in Sanskrit and related research.
Jagtial is the centre of higher-education for its neighbouring villages. There are Intermediate, Engineering and Medical Colleges in Jagtial catering to a wide range of population.
big Mosque is located near the historical Fort called Jama Masjid. It was constructed in when the town Jagtial was found and 18th century it was renovated . The architecture of the mosque indicate the Nizam shahi era.
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