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Andhra Pradesh
General Information
Andhra Pardesh
is one of the oldest state of India and was created by
combining the old princely state of Hyderabad with the Telgu-speaking portions
of the former state of Madras. Most of this large state stands on the high
Deccan plateau, sloping down to the low -lying coastal region to the east where
the mighty Godavri and Krishna rivers meet Bay of Bengal in wide deltas. The
capital Hyderabad, is naturally a magnet for its Muslim heritage, as well as the
nearby Golconda Fort and Qutb Shahi tombs .and also there are the
impressive ruins of Kakatiya kingdom at Warangal, commented on by Marco Polo,
and the Buddhist sites of Nagarjunakonda and Amaravathi, as well as the
beautiful Kanaka Durga Temple at Vijayawada, and the famous temple complex of
Tirumala in the state's extreme south east.
History: Andhra Pardesh was once a major Buddhist centre and part of Ashoka's
empire until it broke apart. Traces of early still remain in several places,
particularly Amaravathi. the Sanchi of Andhra Pardesh. Later, in the 7th
century, the chalukyas held power, but they in turn fell to the Chola kingdom of
the south around the 10th century. It was this dynasty that built the vast and
almost impregnable stone fortress of Golconda - one of India's most impressive
monuments . The near by tombs of the rulers of this Muslim dynasty rival those
of the Delhi sultans and the early Mughals in size and splendor. The general's
successors, the Nizams of Hyderabad, ruled the state right through to
Independence.
Capital |
Hyderabad |
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Area of the state |
275,068 Sq. Km. |
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Boundaries |
East-Bay of Bengal;
West and South-West - Karanataka; South -Tamil Nadu;
North-East - Orissa. |
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Climate |
Hot and humid |
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Annual Rainfall |
125 cm |
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Districts |
23 |
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Population according to 1991 |
66,507,976 |
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Females population |
32,783,400 |
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Male population |
33,724,576 |
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Ratio of urban population
according to 1991 |
26.9 |
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Per Capita Income |
5,802 |
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Highest peak |
Mahendragiri |
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Rivers |
Krishna and Godavari. |
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Principal Languages |
Telugu and Urdu. |
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Cities Having Airports |
Hyderabad, Visakhapatnam,
Vijayawada and Tirupati. |
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Major Sea Ports in the
State |
Viskhapatnam. |
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Minor sea ports |
Kakinada, Krishnapatnam,
Machilipatnam. |
Culture: Beautiful crafts, vibrant religious
festivals, a varied cuisine and the sonorant mother tongue, Telugu,
are some of the indelible impressions of this state. Kuchipudi is the
famous classical dance form of Andhra Pradesh. Tribal dances
contribute in equal measure to the artistic heritage of Andhra Pradesh.
Tholubommalaata, a shadow puppetry theatre is a fascinating folk art.
Handicrafts:
Lacquer
toys, Anakapalli articles, Ikat weaving, Pembarthi Sheet Metal Ware, Nirmal
pottery, Bidriwork as well as Gadhwal, Pochampalli and Dharmavaram silk saris
are some of the amazing handlooms and handicrafts the state is renowned for.
Durgi, Allagadda and Tirupati are three of the major centers of stone art.
Telengana is particularly well known for its folk paintings. Banjara needle
craft, Kalamkari, the pen-painted fabrics of Machilipatnam and Kalahasti, Silver
Filigree of Karimnagar and Budithi handicraft of Srikakulam are other handicraft
specimens.
Climate: The temperature varies from 41-20 degree centigrade in
summer (March to May) to 32 -13 degree centigrade in winter (January to
February). June to December are the monsoon months and the weather remains hot
and sultry. October to February is the best season.
Festivals: The
famous Deccan Festival having cultural programmes is celebrated in February. Bakri-Id is celebrated
with great craze in Andhra Pradesh and in particular, the capital Hyderabad. The
state also celebrate typical Indian festivals such as Nag Panchami, Holi, Diwali,
Gandhi Jayanti, Mahavir Jayanti and others.
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History:Andhra Pardesh was once a major Buddhist centre and part of Ashoka's
empire until it broke apart. Traces of early still remain in several places,
particularly Amaravathi. the Sanchi of Andhra Pardesh. Later, in the 7th
century, the chalukyas held power, but they in turn fell to the Chola kingdom of
the south around the 10th century. It was this dynasty that built the vast and
almost impregnable stone fortress of Golconda - one of India's most impressive
monuments . The near by tombs of the rulers of this Muslim dynasty rival those
of the Delhi sultans and the early Mughals in size and splendor. The general's
successors, the Nizams of Hyderabad, ruled the state right through to
Independence.
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