Which princely state was known for its diamond mines?

Raichur Samsthanam
Wanaparthy Samsthanam
Palvancha Samsthanam
Gadwal Samsthanam

The correct answer is C) Palvancha Samsthanam.

Palvancha Samsthanam was a princely state in the Indian state of Telangana. It was founded in the 17th century by the Palvancha family. The state was known for its diamond mines. The most famous diamond mine in Palvancha was the Golconda diamond mine. The Golconda diamond mine was one of the richest diamond mines in the world. It produced some of the most famous diamonds in history, including the Koh-i-Noor diamond and the Hope diamond.

The other options are incorrect.

  • Raichur Samsthanam was a princely state in the Indian state of Karnataka. It was founded in the 16th century by the Adil Shahi dynasty. The state was not known for its diamond mines.
  • Wanaparthy Samsthanam was a princely state in the Indian state of Telangana. It was founded in the 17th century by the Wanaparthy family. The state was not known for its diamond mines.
  • Gadwal Samsthanam was a princely state in the Indian state of Telangana. It was founded in the 17th century by the Gadwal family. The state was not known for its diamond mines.