Warangal is a city and the district headquarters of Warangal Urban District and Warangal Rural District's in the Indian state of Telangana. Warangal is the second biggest city in Telangana after Hyderabad. Along with 11 other cities in the country with rich culture and heritage, it is chosen for the scheme of HRIDAY – Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana by Government of India. It is also selected as a smart city in the "fast-track competition", which makes it eligible for additional investment to improve the urban infrastructure and industrial opportunities under Smart Cities Mission. Warangal served as capital of Kakatiya dynasty which was established in 1163. The monuments left by kakatiyas including fortress, lakes, temples, stone gateways, have helped the city to become a significant tourist attraction. The Kakatiya Kala Thoranam (Warangal Gate) was included in the Emblem of Telangana by the state government. In modern age, Warangal is the second fastest growing city of Telangana state which is accorded with Greater status to its civic administration. Including its two urban neighborhoods of Hanamkonda and Kazipet, it is locally called as Tri City.