An Encyclopaedia of Indian Archaeology v2.c50.35

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**Yelleswaram**, **Yeleswaram**, **Elleswaram**, **Yellaisharam** (16°28'; 79°13'), Dt Nalgonda, opposite Nagarjunakonda, originally a valley on the left bank of the Krishna but now completely submerged under the reservoir of the Nagarjuna Sagar Dam. The valley, about 13 sq km in area, was shut off on three sides by hills, while the n.-e. side was bounded by the river Krishna, flowing practically in a s.-n. direction (*uttara-vāhinī*).